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Dubai vs Hong Kong

Dubai and Hong Kong cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

The skyscrapers of Dubai Marina
Dubai
$3,417/month · United Arab Emirates
Norlando Pobre · CC BY 2.0
Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
TypeZero · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dubai monthly
$3,417
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+1%
Hong Kong relative to Dubai
Rent gap
$100
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

DubaiHong Kong
  • Housing
    Housing: Dubai $2,100, Hong Kong $2,200. Cheaper in Dubai.
  • Food
    Food: Dubai $620, Hong Kong $672. Cheaper in Dubai.
  • Transport
    Transport: Dubai $92, Hong Kong $88. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Dubai $264, Hong Kong $171. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Dubai $44, Hong Kong $32. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Dubai $199, Hong Kong $180. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Other
    Other: Dubai $98, Hong Kong $91. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricDubaiHong Kong
Cost
Total monthly cost3,417 USD✓3,435 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓54
Housing2,100 USD✓2,200 USD
Utilities264 USD171 USD✓
Food620 USD✓672 USD
Transport92 USD88 USD✓
Healthcare44 USD32 USD✓
Lifestyle199 USD180 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr8,333 USD✓7,155 USD
Effective tax + social rate0.0%✓14.1%
Left over each month4,917 USD✓3,720 USD
Average local net salary3,800 USD✓3,000 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD✓2,200 USD
3-bed rent, city centre4,200 USD✓4,600 USD
Buy price per m², centre5,200 USD✓22,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓86/100
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality48/10052/100✓
Public transport72/10098/100✓
Walkability55/10092/100✓
English proficiency88/100✓72/100
Nightlife86/100✓84/100
Family friendliness76/100✓74/100
Median broadband300 Mbps✓290 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C24°C✓
Summer high41°C31°C✓
Winter low15°C15°C
Sunshine hours per year3,500 h✓1,830 h
Annual rainfall90 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access15 min✓25 min
CurrencyAEDHKD
Time zoneAsia/DubaiAsia/Hong_Kong

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Dubai or Hong Kong cheaper?

Dubai and Hong Kong cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Hong Kong compared with Dubai?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $8,333 a month in Dubai and $7,155 in Hong Kong, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Dubai or Hong Kong?

Dubai scores 88/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Hong Kong scores 86 and 84. Dubai averages 28°C against 24°C in Hong Kong.