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Shenzhen vs Mong Kok

CN China HK Hong Kong

Shenzhen, China compared with Mong Kok, Hong Kong: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Country China Hong Kong
Nomad score 6.5 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,609 / mo $3,791 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 24°C 28° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 83 Moderate 99 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Average high 26.6°C 25.2°C
Average low 19.8°C 20.2°C
Precipitation 161 mm / mo 189 mm / mo
Sunshine 256 h / mo 254 h / mo
Humidity 78% 81%
Rain days 14.2 / mo 15.1 / mo
Wind speed 16.1 km/h 18.2 km/h

CN Shenzhen · average high by month

HK Mong Kok · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
US AQI 83 99
PM2.5 16.3 µg/m³ 25.6 µg/m³
PM10 17.8 µg/m³ 25.8 µg/m³
Ozone 74 µg/m³ 20 µg/m³
UV index 2.7 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.4 8.1
Local Payment Services 8.8 9.4
Startup Scene 8.7 7.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Air Conditioning 8.7 9.1
Green Spaces 7.5 2.4
Natural Disaster Risk 4.2 4.6
Noise Pollution 3.8 1.9
Seasonal Variety 4.2 4.8
Weather 5.5 5.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Mobile Network Coverage 9.6 9.6
Power Grid Reliability 9.4 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 6.6 7.8
VPN Reliability 3.2 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Accommodation Cost 4.4 2.3
Cost of Living 5.4 3.2
Currency Stability 8.2 9.4
Entertainment Cost 6.0 5.1
Food & Groceries 7.2 4.7
Gym Membership Cost 6.2 4.3
Transportation Cost 7.8 6.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Culture 6.8 8.3
Indoors Fun 7.9 8.1
Language Learning Opportunities 6.5 6.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.1 8.2
Nightlife 7.6 7.7
Outdoors & Nature 7.1 3.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.0 5.8
Nomad Friendly 5.6 7.0
Online Community Presence 4.1 6.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Cafes with WiFi 8.4 7.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 9.0 8.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.9 6.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.2 4.8
Internet Speed 9.4 9.4
Local SIM Card Availability 8.4 9.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Fitness Facilities 8.3 8.0
Food Scene 8.5 9.0
Healthy Food Options 7.5 7.7
Yoga Studios 6.9 6.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Healthcare 7.5 6.8
Healthcare Affordability 7.1 4.6
Healthcare Quality 8.0 8.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.3 1.2
Ease of Business Registration 3.4 7.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.8 4.6
Freedom of Speech 1.7 4.3
Political Stability 8.3 6.7
Tax Friendliness 4.6 8.0
Visa Ease 3.2 6.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Air Quality 5.1 4.1
Cleanliness 7.7 6.4
Environmental Quality 6.0 4.3
Family Friendly 6.7 5.1
Language Barrier 4.0 6.6
Work-Life Balance 5.5 4.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Female Friendly 7.9 8.0
Racial Tolerance 5.9 7.0
Safety 8.8 8.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Airport Connectivity 9.1 9.5
Cycling 7.5 2.6
Intercity Travel Options 9.3 8.5
Public Transit 9.5 9.7
Ride-sharing Services 9.3 7.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 8.9 2.0
Walkability 6.8 8.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Coworking Quality 8.5 8.6
Freelance Ecosystem 5.7 7.5
Networking Opportunities 8.1 8.7
Remote Job Opportunities 6.3 8.1
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Jeans $72 per pair $57 per pair
Summer Dress $41 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $94 per pair $89 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Dining Out $116 per month $191 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Cinema Ticket $7.97 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Coffee $4.06 per cup $4.47 per cup
Beer $2.17 per pint $1.53 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.07 per meal $6.38 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $43 per meal $64 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.52 per meal $5.11 per meal
Apples $2.03 per kg $3.19 per kg
Bread $2.61 per loaf $2.30 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.65 per bottle $1.02 per bottle
Milk $2.32 per liter $3.19 per liter
Rice $1.23 per kg $2.55 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.64 per kg $8.93 per kg
Beef $14 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $17 per bottle $26 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Groceries $174 per month $319 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Health Insurance $29 per month $26 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Doctor Visit (GP) $58 per visit $51 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.52 per purchase $10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Housing $464 per month $766 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $942 per month $1,532 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,377 per month $2,553 per month
Coworking Space $261 per month $319 per month
Coliving Space $609 per month $1,276 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Internet & Mobile $12 per month $38 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Leisure Activities $58 per month $38 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Haircut $12 per visit $19 per visit
Laundry $3.62 per kg $5.11 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Mobile Plan $14 per month $19 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $19 per month $32 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time $10 one-time
Gym Membership — $89 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $17 per hour $19 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Transportation $36 per month $77 per month
Taxi Start $1.81 per trip $3.45 per trip
Taxi per km $0.38 per km $1.15 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $36 per month $70 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.19 per trip $8.93 per trip
Gasoline $1.22 per liter $2.81 per liter
Scooter Rental $2.17 per month $38 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CN Shenzhen HK Mong Kok
Utilities $43 per month $102 per month