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Hong Kong vs London

Hong Kong runs about 18% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 615 USD a month.

Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
TypeZero · CC BY-SA 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+18%
London relative to Hong Kong
Rent gap
$400
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Hong KongLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Hong Kong $2,200, London $2,600. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Food
    Food: Hong Kong $672, London $617. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: Hong Kong $88, London $282. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Hong Kong $171, London $267. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Hong Kong $32, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Hong Kong $180, London $169. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: Hong Kong $91, London $107. 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

MetricHong KongLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,435 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓63
Housing2,200 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities171 USD✓267 USD
Food672 USD617 USD✓
Transport88 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare32 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle180 USD169 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr7,155 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate14.1%✓28.6%
Left over each month3,720 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,200 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre22,000 USD15,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓66/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality52/10060/100✓
Public transport98/100✓92/100
Walkability92/100✓90/100
English proficiency72/100100/100✓
Nightlife84/10094/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband290 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature24°C12°C✓
Summer high31°C23°C✓
Winter low15°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,830 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall2400 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min✓90 min
CurrencyHKDGBP
Time zoneAsia/Hong_KongEurope/London

Hong Kong runs about 18% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 615 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Hong Kong or London cheaper?

Hong Kong runs about 18% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 615 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $7,155 a month in Hong Kong and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

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

Hong Kong scores 86/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Hong Kong averages 24°C against 12°C in London.