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Hong Kong vs Taipei

Taipei runs about 49% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,688 USD a month.

Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
TypeZero · CC BY-SA 4.0
View of the North Gate of Taipei City from the northwest
Taipei
$1,747/month · Taiwan
Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Taipei monthly
$1,747
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-49%
Taipei relative to Hong Kong
Rent gap
$1,350
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Hong KongTaipei
  • Housing
    Housing: Hong Kong $2,200, Taipei $850. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Food
    Food: Hong Kong $672, Taipei $533. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Transport
    Transport: Hong Kong $88, Taipei $91. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Hong Kong $171, Taipei $88. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Hong Kong $32, Taipei $12. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Hong Kong $180, Taipei $107. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Other
    Other: Hong Kong $91, Taipei $66. Cheaper in Taipei.
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 KongTaipei
Cost
Total monthly cost3,435 USD1,747 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5427✓
Housing2,200 USD850 USD✓
Utilities171 USD88 USD✓
Food672 USD533 USD✓
Transport88 USD✓91 USD
Healthcare32 USD12 USD✓
Lifestyle180 USD107 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr7,155 USD✓6,797 USD
Effective tax + social rate14.1%✓18.4%
Left over each month3,720 USD5,050 USD✓
Average local net salary3,000 USD✓1,800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,200 USD850 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD1,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre22,000 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/10088/100✓
Healthcare84/10086/100✓
Air quality52/10058/100✓
Public transport98/100✓92/100
Walkability92/100✓84/100
English proficiency72/100✓44/100
Nightlife84/100✓80/100
Family friendliness74/10082/100✓
Median broadband290 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature24°C23°C✓
Summer high31°C✓34°C
Winter low15°C✓14°C
Sunshine hours per year1,830 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall2400 mm2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min✓40 min
CurrencyHKDTWD
Time zoneAsia/Hong_KongAsia/Taipei

Taipei runs about 49% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,688 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Hong Kong or Taipei cheaper?

Taipei runs about 49% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,688 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $7,155 a month in Hong Kong and $6,797 in Taipei, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

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

Hong Kong scores 86/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Taipei scores 88 and 86. Hong Kong averages 24°C against 23°C in Taipei.