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Munich vs Hong Kong

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

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
TypeZero · CC BY-SA 4.0
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-4%
Hong Kong relative to Munich
Rent gap
$200
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichHong Kong
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, Hong Kong $2,200. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, Hong Kong $672. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, Hong Kong $88. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, Hong Kong $171. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, Hong Kong $32. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, Hong Kong $180. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, 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

MetricMunichHong Kong
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD3,435 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5654✓
Housing2,000 USD✓2,200 USD
Utilities252 USD171 USD✓
Food593 USD✓672 USD
Transport131 USD88 USD✓
Healthcare347 USD32 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD✓180 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD7,155 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate40.4%14.1%✓
Left over each month1,396 USD3,720 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD✓3,000 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD✓2,200 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD✓4,600 USD
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD✓22,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety82/10086/100✓
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality74/100✓52/100
Public transport92/10098/100✓
Walkability86/10092/100✓
English proficiency74/100✓72/100
Nightlife78/10084/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓74/100
Median broadband150 Mbps290 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓24°C
Summer high24°C✓31°C
Winter low-2°C15°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h1,830 h✓
Annual rainfall950 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyEURHKD
Time zoneEurope/BerlinAsia/Hong_Kong

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FAQ

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Is Munich or Hong Kong cheaper?

Munich 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 Munich?

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

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

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