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Wan Chai vs Tsim Sha Tsui

Wan Chai, Hong Kong compared with Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Country Hong Kong Hong Kong
Nomad score 6.7 / 10 6.7 / 10
Cost of living $4,314 / mo $4,391 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 28° / 24°C 30° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 95 Moderate 99 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Average high 25.6°C 25.7°C
Average low 20.6°C 20.7°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 Wan Chai · average high by month

HK Tsim Sha Tsui · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
US AQI 95 99
PM2.5 24.7 µg/m³ 25.6 µg/m³
PM10 24.9 µg/m³ 25.8 µg/m³
Ozone 91 µg/m³ 20 µg/m³
UV index 1.7 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 7.9 7.1
Local Payment Services 9.3 9.1
Startup Scene 8.0 7.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Air Conditioning 9.3 9.2
Green Spaces 5.2 4.6
Natural Disaster Risk 5.3 5.0
Noise Pollution 3.6 2.8
Seasonal Variety 5.5 4.4
Weather 4.9 5.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Mobile Network Coverage 9.5 9.5
Power Grid Reliability 9.5 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 8.5 8.1
VPN Reliability 8.9 7.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Accommodation Cost 1.6 1.8
Cost of Living 2.3 2.7
Currency Stability 9.4 9.3
Entertainment Cost 4.0 3.5
Food & Groceries 3.7 4.0
Gym Membership Cost 3.6 4.4
Transportation Cost 7.1 7.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Culture 8.3 8.0
Indoors Fun 7.7 8.5
Language Learning Opportunities 6.7 6.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.9 8.1
Nightlife 8.6 8.2
Outdoors & Nature 7.1 6.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Nomad Events & Meetups 7.1 7.5
Nomad Friendly 7.2 7.5
Online Community Presence 6.6 6.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Cafes with WiFi 8.3 8.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 8.8 9.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 7.2 7.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.9 6.2
Internet Speed 9.6 9.4
Local SIM Card Availability 9.2 9.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Fitness Facilities 8.7 8.5
Food Scene 9.1 8.9
Healthy Food Options 8.4 8.2
Yoga Studios 8.1 7.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Healthcare 6.6 7.2
Healthcare Affordability 4.0 4.8
Healthcare Quality 8.8 9.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 8.1 7.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.1 4.7
Freedom of Speech 4.2 3.8
Political Stability 7.2 6.4
Tax Friendliness 8.7 8.2
Visa Ease 7.4 7.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Air Quality 4.6 4.8
Cleanliness 7.3 7.2
Environmental Quality 5.4 5.8
Family Friendly 6.6 6.6
Language Barrier 7.1 8.0
Work-Life Balance 5.4 5.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Female Friendly 8.3 8.3
Racial Tolerance 7.4 6.9
Safety 8.6 8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Airport Connectivity 9.8 9.6
Cycling 3.2 3.0
Intercity Travel Options 9.1 9.0
Public Transit 9.7 9.6
Ride-sharing Services 8.2 7.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.5 3.5
Walkability 9.1 8.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Coworking Quality 8.7 8.5
Freelance Ecosystem 6.9 6.6
Networking Opportunities 8.9 8.5
Remote Job Opportunities 7.6 7.2
Time Zone Favorability 7.3 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Jeans $89 per pair $64 per pair
Summer Dress $51 per dress $51 per dress
Running Shoes $128 per pair $102 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Dining Out $77 per month $51 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Cinema Ticket $15 per ticket $14 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Coffee $5.11 per cup $5.11 per cup
Beer $8.93 per pint $8.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.30 per meal $7.66 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $83 per meal $77 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.11 per meal $5.11 per meal
Apples $3.19 per kg $3.19 per kg
Bread $2.30 per loaf $2.55 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.28 per bottle $0.89 per bottle
Milk $3.19 per liter $3.83 per liter
Rice $2.55 per kg $2.55 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.66 per kg $9.57 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $26 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $23 per bottle $26 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Groceries $319 per month $383 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Health Insurance $38 per month $38 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Doctor Visit (GP) $51 per visit $51 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.93 per purchase $8.93 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Housing $1,021 per month $1,532 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,297 per month $2,297 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $3,191 per month $2,553 per month
Coworking Space $447 per month $511 per month
Coliving Space $1,276 per month $1,276 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Internet & Mobile $38 per month $38 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Leisure Activities $51 per month $26 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Haircut $19 per visit $19 per visit
Laundry $5.11 per kg $6.38 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Mobile Plan $19 per month $19 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $32 per month $26 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $10 one-time $10 one-time
Gym Membership $77 per month $89 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $38 per hour $19 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Transportation $64 per month $77 per month
Taxi Start $3.45 per trip $3.45 per trip
Taxi per km $1.21 per km $1.28 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $70 per month $89 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $8.93 per trip
Gasoline $2.81 per liter $2.81 per liter
Scooter Rental $51 per month $38 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
HK Wan Chai HK Tsim Sha Tsui
Utilities $153 per month $102 per month