How Hong Kong compares across key indices
Cost of Living
75 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
85/100
Healthcare
81/100
Quality of Life
168/200
How far your money goes in Hong Kong
Cost of Living
75
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
56
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
75
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
79
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Hong Kong - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Hong Kong has 140 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,482 in LOHAS Park to $2,041 in Hong Kong. Tsuen Wan leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Tsuen Wan ranks highest for quality of life at 167/200.
LOHAS Park
$1,482/mo
Tsuen Wan
85/100
Tsuen Wan
167/200
Hong Kong
95/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2,041 | 77/100 | 165/200 | 95/100 | 63 |
| New Territories | $1,826 | 80/100 | 166/200 | 91/100 | 59 |
| Kowloon | $1,780 | 81/100 | 166/200 | 89/100 | 57 |
| Hong Kong Island | $1,732 | 82/100 | 166/200 | 87/100 | 54 |
| Victoria | $1,714 | 83/100 | 166/200 | 86/100 | 54 |
| Tuen Mun | $1,664 | 84/100 | 167/200 | 84/100 | 51 |
| Sha Tin | $1,663 | 84/100 | 167/200 | 84/100 | 51 |
| Sham Shui Po | $1,651 | 84/100 | 167/200 | 84/100 | 50 |
| Wong Tai Sin | $1,649 | 84/100 | 167/200 | 84/100 | 50 |
| Kowloon City | $1,649 | 84/100 | 167/200 | 84/100 | 50 |
| Tseung Kwan O | $1,648 | 84/100 | 167/200 | 84/100 | 50 |
| Kwai Chung | $1,630 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 83/100 | 49 |
| Tsuen Wan | $1,628 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 83/100 | 49 |
| Tin Shui Wai | $1,618 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 82/100 | 49 |
| Tai Po | $1,615 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 82/100 | 49 |
| Fanling | $1,612 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 82/100 | 49 |
| Ma On Shan | $1,597 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 82/100 | 48 |
| Yuen Long | $1,590 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 81/100 | 47 |
| Yuen Long San Hui | $1,590 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 81/100 | 47 |
| Kowloon City Centre | $1,589 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 81/100 | 47 |
| Tsing Yi Town | $1,584 | 85/100 | 167/200 | 81/100 | 47 |
| Yuen Long Kau Hui | $1,577 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 81/100 | 47 |
| Wan Chai | $1,577 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 81/100 | 47 |
| Aberdeen | $1,572 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 81/100 | 47 |
| San Tung Chung Hang | $1,547 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 80/100 | 45 |
| Tung Chung | $1,546 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 80/100 | 45 |
| Sha Tin Wai | $1,518 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 78/100 | 44 |
| Shap Pat Heung | $1,516 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 78/100 | 44 |
| Pok Fu Lam | $1,516 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 78/100 | 44 |
| Nam Cheong | $1,513 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 78/100 | 44 |
| Kowloon West End | $1,513 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 78/100 | 44 |
| Mong Kok | $1,500 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 78/100 | 43 |
| Siu Lek Yuen | $1,493 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 43 |
| Sau Mau Ping | $1,488 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 42 |
| Tiu Keng Leng | $1,485 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 42 |
| LOHAS Park | $1,482 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 42 |
| Mei Foo | $1,482 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 42 |
| Ping Shan | $1,482 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 42 |
| Kai Tak | $1,482 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 42 |
| Jordan | $1,482 | 85/100 | 166/200 | 77/100 | 42 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Hong Kong. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Healthcare system overview for Hong Kong
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Hong Kong
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Common questions about living in Hong Kong, answered with data
Hong Kong has a cost of living index of 75 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,546 in Tung Chung and reach $2,041 in Hong Kong.
Tung Chung is the most affordable city in Hong Kong in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,546 for a single person including rent. San Tung Chung Hang is the next most affordable at $1,547/mo.
Hong Kong has a safety index of 85/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Tsuen Wan scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Tsuen Wan ranks highest for quality of life in Hong Kong, scoring 167/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,628/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Tung Chung offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,546/mo.
Hong Kong scores 81/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it excellent by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Hong Kong's cost of living is roughly 25% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 44% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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