Hong Kong, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
#2127
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Nomad Score:
62%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
One of the most expensive cities globally, with high prices for most goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
8%
Weight: 80
Extremely high rental prices, especially in central areas popular with expats and nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Food prices are high, but a wide variety of affordable local options exist in markets and street food.
🚌 Transportation Cost
74%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and affordable compared to other living costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Entertainment venues tend to be pricey, especially in tourist and expat areas.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately expensive, with premium facilities costing more.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US Dollar, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
89%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet widely available with reliable connections in most areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
83%
Weight: 40
Numerous coworking spaces catering to digital nomads and startups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
79%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, though quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
72%
Weight: 30
Good selection of cafes suitable for working, but some can be crowded or noisy.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
65%
Weight: 100
Popular among Asian and international digital nomads, though less so than Southeast Asian cities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
51%
Weight: 30
Fast-paced work culture can impact work-life balance negatively.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and noise are common, though efforts to improve environment are ongoing.
🧼 Cleanliness
76%
Weight: 10
Generally clean public spaces and streets, maintained well by city authorities.
🗨️ Language Barrier
68%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but Cantonese is dominant; some language barriers may exist.
💨 Air Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air pollution can be significant, especially during certain seasons.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
91%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare facilities and services available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
54%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is good but can be expensive without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
90%
Weight: 20
Excellent healthcare infrastructure with both public and private options.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
63%
Weight: 80
Subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters; occasional typhoons.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk from typhoons and occasional flooding.
🏞️ Green Spaces
67%
Weight: 10
Several parks and hiking trails available, though limited green space in urban core.
❄️ Air Conditioning
95%
Weight: 15
Widespread and reliable air conditioning in homes, offices, and public transport.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
48%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variation; mostly warm and humid with a short cooler period.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich blend of Eastern and Western cultures with vibrant traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
81%
Weight: 15
Diverse and lively nightlife scene with bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Access to hiking trails and nature reserves nearby, but urban density limits outdoor space.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
Many language schools and informal opportunities to learn Cantonese and Mandarin.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
80%
Weight: 10
Wide range of cultural tours, markets, and unique local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
78%
Weight: 10
Shopping malls, museums, cinemas, and indoor entertainment are abundant.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
92%
Weight: 25
World-class and diverse food scene with excellent street food and fine dining.
🧠 Yoga Studios
71%
Weight: 10
Good number of yoga studios catering to various styles and levels.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
73%
Weight: 15
Wide availability of gyms, fitness centers, and sports clubs.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
75%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of organic and health-conscious food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
76%
Weight: 20
Good time zone for working with Asia-Pacific and some overlap with Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
80%
Weight: 25
Strong professional and expat communities with frequent networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
62%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; many nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
67%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still developing compared to Western hubs.
🏢 Coworking Quality
85%
Weight: 30
High-quality coworking spaces with modern amenities and good locations.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
79%
Weight: 15
Vibrant startup ecosystem supported by government initiatives and investors.
💳 Local Payment Services
83%
Weight: 10
Wide acceptance of digital payments including Octopus card, Alipay, and WeChat Pay.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
74%
Weight: 15
Active crypto community and regulatory environment supportive but cautious.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
96%
Weight: 30
World-class international airport with excellent global connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
90%
Weight: 20
Extensive, efficient, and affordable public transit system including MTR and buses.
🚶 Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Many neighborhoods are walkable, though some areas are hilly or crowded.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
65%
Weight: 15
Limited Uber presence; taxis are widely used and reliable.
🚲 Cycling
42%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is limited and city is hilly, making cycling less popular.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent high-speed rail and ferry connections to mainland China and Macau.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
38%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter or bike rentals in urban areas.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
91%
Weight: 20
Strong and reliable mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
79%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well, though some restrictions exist due to regional policies.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
94%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in many public areas but often requires registration.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are straightforward; longer stays require more paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
73%
Weight: 30
Low personal and corporate tax rates, favorable for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
45%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech has been increasingly restricted in recent years.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Political tensions and protests have affected stability in recent years.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
58%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires in-person verification.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
77%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward business registration process with government support.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
64%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly to nomads but high costs and visa restrictions limit appeal.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
69%
Weight: 25
Regular meetups and events for digital nomads and expats.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
71%
Weight: 20
Active online communities and social media groups for nomads in Hong Kong.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low violent crime rates, though petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe and relatively female-friendly environment with good public facilities.
✊ Racial Tolerance
63%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some cultural and social challenges exist for minorities.