Kowloon, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
#1243
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Nomad Score:
60%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$3,200.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in serviced apartments or hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$70.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost using public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$350.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or annual fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$2,090.00
$5,790.00
$228.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.00
Price for a pint in a mid-range bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical local eateries; prices can be lower in less touristy areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Standard international fast food chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.70
Additional cost per kilometer.
per km