Sheung Wan, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
#1741
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Nomad Score:
63%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$3,500.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in serviced apartments or hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for tourist SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering/snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost including MTR and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for attractions and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$80.00
$350.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not monthly |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or annual fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$2,000.00
$6,010.00
$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)
$2,200.00
Sheung Wan is a prime area; prices are about 25% higher than the city average.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops dominate; local cafes may offer prices around $3.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Craft beer and imported brands common; local bars may charge less.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Local eateries offer meals at this price; tourist spots may be higher.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
International chains standard pricing; some local fast food may be cheaper.
per meal