Can you afford Hong Kong?
A ~15% effective tax ceiling and superb transit, paid for entirely in square metres.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $4,388 | $3,435 | $953 | 73 | workable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $7,155 | $3,435 | $3,720 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $9,922 | $4,395 | $5,527 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $12,688 | $8,645 | $4,043 | 88 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Hong Kong?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $63,000 gross a year in Hong Kong.
Can a family of four live in Hong Kong on $180,000?
4,043 USD a month left over — 32% of take-home pay. Housing takes 22% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Hong Kong?
3,720 USD a month left over — 52% of take-home pay. Housing takes 31% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".