Sheung Wan, Hong Kong 🇭🇰
#1741
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Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
One of the most expensive cities globally, with high prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
8%
Weight: 80
Extremely high rental prices, especially in central areas like Sheung Wan.
🍎 Food & Groceries
34%
Weight: 40
Food costs are high, but a mix of affordable local eateries and expensive restaurants exists.
🚌 Transportation Cost
71%
Weight: 20
Efficient and affordable public transport system with extensive coverage.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
25%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options tend to be pricey, especially nightlife and events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are costly compared to regional averages.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to USD, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
89%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet widely available with reliable connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
83%
Weight: 40
Numerous coworking spaces in Sheung Wan and surrounding areas.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, though quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
72%
Weight: 30
Several cafes cater to remote workers with power outlets and good WiFi.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
65%
Weight: 100
Moderate popularity among digital nomads, though overshadowed by other Asian hubs.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
90%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase local SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
41%
Weight: 30
Fast-paced work culture with long hours; work-life balance can be challenging.
🌳 Environmental Quality
43%
Weight: 15
Urban environment with limited green spaces and moderate pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
Generally clean streets and public areas maintained well.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English widely spoken in business and tourist areas, but Cantonese dominates locally.
💨 Air Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air pollution can be significant, especially during certain seasons.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Good schools and healthcare but high cost of living can be a barrier.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
91%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare facilities and services available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is good but can be expensive without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
89%
Weight: 20
Excellent healthcare infrastructure and medical professionals.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
64%
Weight: 80
Subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters; occasional typhoons.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Typhoon risk during summer and autumn; low earthquake risk.
🏞️ Green Spaces
51%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces in Sheung Wan, but parks and hiking trails nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
90%
Weight: 15
Widespread use of air conditioning in buildings and public transport.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly warm; limited winter cold.
🔊 Noise Pollution
37%
Weight: 10
High noise levels common in urban areas, especially at night.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage blending East and West with vibrant arts scene.
🌃 Nightlife
70%
Weight: 15
Active nightlife with bars, clubs, and late-night eateries.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
58%
Weight: 15
Access to hiking trails and nature reserves outside urban core.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
63%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities to learn Cantonese and Mandarin through classes and immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
76%
Weight: 10
Wide range of cultural tours, markets, and local experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
74%
Weight: 10
Many malls, museums, cinemas, and indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
88%
Weight: 25
World-class food scene with diverse cuisines and street food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
69%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, though prices are on the higher side.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
71%
Weight: 15
Good availability of gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
75%
Weight: 15
Growing number of health-conscious eateries and organic markets.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73%
Weight: 20
GMT+8 is convenient for Asia-Pacific and some European overlaps.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
78%
Weight: 25
Active business and startup networking events, especially in tech sectors.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
60%
Weight: 20
Moderate availability of remote jobs; more limited than larger hubs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
64%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still developing compared to other cities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
81%
Weight: 30
High-quality coworking spaces with modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
75%
Weight: 15
Vibrant startup ecosystem with government support and investment.
💳 Local Payment Services
82%
Weight: 10
Wide acceptance of digital payments and mobile wallets.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
70%
Weight: 15
Active crypto community and regulatory openness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
93%
Weight: 30
Hong Kong International Airport is a major global hub with extensive connections.
🚇 Public Transit
90%
Weight: 20
Efficient, clean, and extensive MTR, buses, and ferries.
🚶 Walkability
76%
Weight: 20
Compact neighborhoods with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
65%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options; taxis are more common.
🚲 Cycling
38%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is limited and not widely used in urban areas.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent high-speed rail and ferry connections to mainland China and Macau.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
42%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter and bike rentals in Sheung Wan.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
91%
Weight: 20
Strong and reliable mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally reliable with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
94%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
68%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available but often limited in speed and coverage.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be complex; no specific digital nomad visa available.
📊 Tax Friendliness
79%
Weight: 30
Low personal and corporate tax rates compared to many global cities.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech has been increasingly restricted in recent years.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Political tensions and protests have affected stability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Banking regulations are strict; opening accounts can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
76%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward business registration process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
63%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly to nomads but limited visa options and high costs.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
60%
Weight: 25
Some meetups and events, but less frequent than in other major hubs.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
67%
Weight: 20
Active online groups and forums for digital nomads in Hong Kong.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
74%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates, though petty crime exists.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe and relatively comfortable for female travelers and workers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
62%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some reports of discrimination exist.