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Hong Kong vs Munich

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

Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
TypeZero · CC BY-SA 4.0
Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,567/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Munich monthly
$3,567
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+4%
Munich relative to Hong Kong
Rent gap
$200
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Hong KongMunich
  • Housing
    Housing: Hong Kong $2,200, Munich $2,000. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Food
    Food: Hong Kong $672, Munich $593. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Transport
    Transport: Hong Kong $88, Munich $131. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Hong Kong $171, Munich $249. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Hong Kong $32, Munich $347. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Hong Kong $180, Munich $131. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Hong Kong $91, Munich $116. 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 KongMunich
Cost
Total monthly cost3,435 USD✓3,567 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓56
Housing2,200 USD2,000 USD✓
Utilities171 USD✓249 USD
Food672 USD593 USD✓
Transport88 USD✓131 USD
Healthcare32 USD✓347 USD
Lifestyle180 USD131 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr7,155 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate14.1%✓40.4%
Left over each month3,720 USD✓1,399 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD3,300 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,200 USD2,000 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD3,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre22,000 USD12,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓82/100
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality52/10074/100✓
Public transport98/100✓92/100
Walkability92/100✓86/100
English proficiency72/10074/100✓
Nightlife84/100✓78/100
Family friendliness74/10086/100✓
Median broadband290 Mbps✓150 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature24°C10°C✓
Summer high31°C24°C✓
Winter low15°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,830 h✓1,750 h
Annual rainfall2400 mm950 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min✓None nearby
CurrencyHKDEUR
Time zoneAsia/Hong_KongEurope/Berlin

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

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FAQ

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Is Hong Kong or Munich cheaper?

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

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $7,155 a month in Hong Kong and $4,965 in Munich, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

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

Hong Kong scores 86/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Munich scores 82 and 88. Hong Kong averages 24°C against 10°C in Munich.