Hong Kong
A dazzling vertical city where East meets West, known for its harbor skyline, dim sum, hiking trails, and a dynamic, fast-paced lifestyle.
#31 of 250
87% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 709
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Basic Grocery Basket & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Hong Kong is the 31. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 709 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 91% above the median city and adds $ 953 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 994, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 3 600. It is also pricier than usual for utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
10 prices on this page come from live scrapers (7 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/hong-kong. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,994.21 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 3,599.77 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| One-way Ticket | 1.35 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 3.70 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.34 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 101.94 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 13.38 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 4.85 / hour | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Asia-Pacific), Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 69.38 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 98.53 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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Monthly average costs by category
$ 1 994
per month
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$ 245
per month
$ 87
per month
$ 217
per month
$ 138
per month
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$ 27
per month