Hong Kong

Hong Kong

$2,870/mo70 MbpsHigh 7.2m

October is one of the best months in Hong Kong.

Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.

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Nomad Cost

$2,870/mo

Internet

70 Mbps

Safety

High

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

Moderate

Population

7.2m

Flights to Hong Kong

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Best months: Oct, Nov, Dec. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$2,870/mo
Expat$2,538/mo
Local$2,336/mo
Family$8,178/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$2,994.43/mo
Nomad cost$2,870/mo
Cost ratio1.0×

A local earns $2,994.43/mo — 4% more than the $2,870/mo nomad cost.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
70 Mbps
Country Speed
0 Mbps
Plug Type
G
Voltage220V
Frequency50 Hz

Bring a UK-style adapter. 220V — most modern electronics handle this automatically.

eSIM for Hong Kong, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 70 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity54
PollutionHigh
ClimateHigh

Quality of Life

SafetyHigh
HealthcareModerate

Can I afford this?

Deficit$1,370
$1500/mo budget vs $2870/mo city cost
Over budget$2,870/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$7.7
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$64.18
McMeal or equivalent combo$5.52
Cappuccino (regular)$5.09
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$6.42
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$6.74
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$1.18
Water (0.33L)$1.06

Monthly Weather

Best months: Oct, Nov, Dec·Avoid: Jul, Apr, Jun

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Fly to Hong Kong in October

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October is one of the best months here. Feels like 30° by day. Weather score 473.

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