At a glance
 HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Nomad score | 6.9 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,378 / mo | $4,161 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 28° / 21°C | 28° / 20°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 78 Moderate | 78 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 25.5°C | 25.2°C |
| Average low | 20.5°C | 20.2°C |
| Precipitation | 189 mm / mo | 189 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 254 h / mo | 254 h / mo |
| Humidity | 81% | 81% |
| Rain days | 15.1 / mo | 15.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.2 km/h | 18.2 km/h |
HK
Sheung Wan · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 23
A 25
M 27
J 29
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 28
N 25
D 21
HK
Kowloon · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 22
A 25
M 27
J 29
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 27
N 24
D 20
Air quality
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| US AQI | 78 | 78 |
| PM2.5 | 32.6 µg/m³ | 32.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 33.5 µg/m³ | 33.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 87 µg/m³ | 87 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Startup Scene | 7.9 | 8.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Green Spaces | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Weather | 6.1 | 6.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.5 | 8.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Cost of Living | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.2 | 6.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Culture | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Nightlife | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 6.7 | 6.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Cafes with WiFi | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.8 | 6.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Internet Speed | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 9.3 | 9.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Fitness Facilities | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Food Scene | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 8.4 | 7.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Healthcare | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.9 | 8.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Political Stability | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Visa Ease | 7.1 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Air Quality | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Cleanliness | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Female Friendly | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 9.2 | 8.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Airport Connectivity | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Public Transit | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 8.9 | 8.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Coworking Quality | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 6.9 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Jeans | $64 per pair | $77 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $45 per dress | $45 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $102 per pair | $115 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Dining Out | $64 per month | $77 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Coffee | $4.85 per cup | $4.47 per cup |
| Beer | $8.30 per pint | $7.40 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.02 per meal | $7.66 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $77 per meal | $77 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.74 per meal | $5.74 per meal |
| Apples | $1.53 per kg | $1.53 per kg |
| Bread | $2.30 per loaf | $2.30 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.02 per bottle | $1.02 per bottle |
| Milk | $3.19 per liter | $4.47 per liter |
| Rice | $1.91 per kg | $2.81 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $11 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Beef | $20 per kg | $23 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $26 per bottle | $26 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Groceries | $255 per month | $319 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Health Insurance | $38 per month | $64 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $51 per visit | $51 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $10 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,276 per month | $1,276 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $2,297 per month | $2,042 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $3,191 per month | $3,191 per month |
| Coworking Space | $319 per month | $319 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,532 per month | $1,532 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Internet & Mobile | $26 per month | $38 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Leisure Activities | $38 per month | $26 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Haircut | $26 per visit | $15 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.11 per kg | $5.11 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Mobile Plan | $19 per month | $19 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $23 per month | $23 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $13 one-time | $10 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $77 per month | $77 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $26 per hour | $26 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Transportation | $51 per month | $64 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.45 per trip | $3.45 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.15 per km | $1.28 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $64 per month | $57 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.93 per trip | $7.66 per trip |
| Gasoline | $3.06 per liter | $2.81 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $38 per month | $15 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Utilities | $102 per month | $115 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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HK
Sheung Wan
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HK
Kowloon
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| Visa & Legal Fees | $0.00 per month | $6.38 per month |