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Singapore vs Hong Kong

Hong Kong runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 241 USD a month.

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Singapore
$3,676/month · Singapore
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Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
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Singapore monthly
$3,676
Index 58 (NYC = 100)
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Hong Kong relative to Singapore
Rent gap
$400
Singapore costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SingaporeHong Kong
  • Housing
    Housing: Singapore $2,600, Hong Kong $2,200. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Food
    Food: Singapore $511, Hong Kong $672. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Transport
    Transport: Singapore $105, Hong Kong $88. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Singapore $180, Hong Kong $171. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Singapore $29, Hong Kong $32. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Singapore $172, Hong Kong $180. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Other
    Other: Singapore $80, Hong Kong $91. Cheaper in Singapore.
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

MetricSingaporeHong Kong
Cost
Total monthly cost3,676 USD3,435 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5854✓
Housing2,600 USD2,200 USD✓
Utilities180 USD171 USD✓
Food511 USD✓672 USD
Transport105 USD88 USD✓
Healthcare29 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle172 USD✓180 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr7,739 USD✓7,155 USD
Effective tax + social rate7.1%✓14.1%
Left over each month4,062 USD✓3,720 USD
Average local net salary4,200 USD✓3,000 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,200 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD4,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre16,000 USD✓22,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety94/100✓86/100
Healthcare92/100✓84/100
Air quality64/100✓52/100
Public transport98/10098/100
Walkability86/10092/100✓
English proficiency92/100✓72/100
Nightlife76/10084/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓74/100
Median broadband300 Mbps✓290 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C24°C✓
Summer high32°C31°C✓
Winter low24°C✓15°C
Sunshine hours per year2,020 h✓1,830 h
Annual rainfall2300 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min25 min
CurrencySGDHKD
Time zoneAsia/SingaporeAsia/Hong_Kong

Hong Kong runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 241 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Singapore or Hong Kong cheaper?

Hong Kong runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 241 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $7,739 a month in Singapore and $7,155 in Hong Kong, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

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

Singapore scores 94/100 on safety and 92/100 on healthcare; Hong Kong scores 86 and 84. Singapore averages 28°C against 24°C in Hong Kong.