At a glance
 HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,084 / mo | $4,314 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 27° / 22°C | 27° / 20°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 79 Moderate | 79 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 25.7°C | 25.6°C |
| Average low | 21.4°C | 20.6°C |
| Precipitation | 162 mm / mo | 189 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 265 h / mo | 254 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 81% |
| Rain days | 13.5 / mo | 15.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20.5 km/h | 18.2 km/h |
HK
Discovery Bay · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 23
A 26
M 28
J 29
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 28
N 25
D 20
HK
Wan Chai · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 23
A 26
M 28
J 29
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 28
N 25
D 21
Air quality
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 79 | 79 |
| PM2.5 | 20.2 µg/m³ | 20.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 20.2 µg/m³ | 20.2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 149 µg/m³ | 149 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Startup Scene | 4.2 | 8.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.6 | 9.3 |
| Green Spaces | 7.9 | 5.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.8 | 3.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Weather | 5.4 | 4.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.1 | 8.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.4 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Cost of Living | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.4 | 7.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.3 | 8.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.0 | 7.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.6 | 6.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 4.3 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 8.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.0 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.0 | 6.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.9 | 8.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.0 | 8.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.8 | 6.9 |
| Internet Speed | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.8 | 9.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.5 | 8.7 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 9.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.9 | 8.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.2 | 8.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.7 | 8.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Political Stability | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 7.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.6 | 4.6 |
| Cleanliness | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Family Friendly | 8.1 | 6.6 |
| Language Barrier | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.5 | 5.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 9.3 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Cycling | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Public Transit | 7.4 | 9.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.5 | 8.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 8.4 | 9.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.8 | 8.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.3 | 6.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.7 | 8.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.7 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $89 per pair | $89 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $51 per dress | $51 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $115 per pair | $128 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $191 per month | $77 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $5.11 per cup | $5.11 per cup |
| Beer | $7.02 per pint | $8.93 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.93 per meal | $8.30 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $64 per meal | $83 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.02 per meal | $5.11 per meal |
| Apples | $1.53 per kg | $3.19 per kg |
| Bread | $2.81 per loaf | $2.30 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.02 per bottle | $1.28 per bottle |
| Milk | $3.57 per liter | $3.19 per liter |
| Rice | $1.91 per kg | $2.55 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $12 per kg | $7.66 per kg |
| Beef | $20 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $23 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $383 per month | $319 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $102 per month | $38 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $64 per visit | $51 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.66 per purchase | $8.93 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,276 per month | $1,021 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $2,297 per month | $2,297 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $3,829 per month | $3,191 per month |
| Coworking Space | $383 per month | $447 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,532 per month | $1,276 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $45 per month | $38 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $64 per month | $51 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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| Haircut | $23 per visit | $19 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.38 per kg | $5.11 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $19 per month | $19 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $26 per month | $32 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $13 one-time | $10 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $64 per month | $77 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $38 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $319 per month | $64 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.45 per trip | $3.45 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.15 per km | $1.21 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $77 per month | $70 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.93 per trip | $13 per trip |
| Gasoline | $3.06 per liter | $2.81 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $38 per month | $51 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $191 per month | $153 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Discovery Bay
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HK
Wan Chai
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $13 per month | $0.00 per month |