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Hong Kong vs Tokyo

Tokyo runs about 25% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 847 USD a month.

Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
TypeZero · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rainbow bridge, view from Daibo park, Tokyo
Tokyo
$2,588/month · Japan
Sergey Galyonkin · CC BY-SA 2.0
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Tokyo monthly
$2,588
Index 41 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-25%
Tokyo relative to Hong Kong
Rent gap
$1,150
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Hong KongTokyo
  • Housing
    Housing: Hong Kong $2,200, Tokyo $1,050. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Food
    Food: Hong Kong $672, Tokyo $780. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Transport
    Transport: Hong Kong $88, Tokyo $232. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Hong Kong $171, Tokyo $216. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Hong Kong $32, Tokyo $17. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Hong Kong $180, Tokyo $179. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Other
    Other: Hong Kong $91, Tokyo $114. 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 KongTokyo
Cost
Total monthly cost3,435 USD2,588 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5441✓
Housing2,200 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities171 USD✓216 USD
Food672 USD✓780 USD
Transport88 USD✓232 USD
Healthcare32 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle180 USD179 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr7,155 USD✓4,509 USD
Effective tax + social rate14.1%✓45.9%
Left over each month3,720 USD✓1,921 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD✓2,400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,200 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD2,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre22,000 USD12,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/10094/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality52/10072/100✓
Public transport98/10098/100
Walkability92/100✓88/100
English proficiency72/100✓30/100
Nightlife84/10088/100✓
Family friendliness74/10084/100✓
Median broadband290 Mbps✓270 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature24°C16°C✓
Summer high31°C31°C
Winter low15°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,830 h1,880 h✓
Annual rainfall2400 mm1600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min✓45 min
CurrencyHKDJPY
Time zoneAsia/Hong_KongAsia/Tokyo

Tokyo runs about 25% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 847 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Hong Kong or Tokyo cheaper?

Tokyo runs about 25% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 847 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $7,155 a month in Hong Kong and $4,509 in Tokyo, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

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

Hong Kong scores 86/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Tokyo scores 94 and 88. Hong Kong averages 24°C against 16°C in Tokyo.