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Tokyo vs Hong Kong

Tokyo runs about 33% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 847 USD a month.

Rainbow bridge, view from Daibo park, Tokyo
Tokyo
$2,588/month · Japan
Sergey Galyonkin · CC BY-SA 2.0
Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
TypeZero · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tokyo monthly
$2,588
Index 41 (NYC = 100)
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+33%
Hong Kong relative to Tokyo
Rent gap
$1,150
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TokyoHong Kong
  • Housing
    Housing: Tokyo $1,050, Hong Kong $2,200. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Food
    Food: Tokyo $780, Hong Kong $672. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tokyo $232, Hong Kong $88. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tokyo $216, Hong Kong $171. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tokyo $17, Hong Kong $32. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tokyo $179, Hong Kong $180. Cheaper in Tokyo.
  • Other
    Other: Tokyo $114, 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

MetricTokyoHong Kong
Cost
Total monthly cost2,588 USD✓3,435 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)41✓54
Housing1,050 USD✓2,200 USD
Utilities216 USD171 USD✓
Food780 USD672 USD✓
Transport232 USD88 USD✓
Healthcare17 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle179 USD✓180 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,509 USD7,155 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%14.1%✓
Left over each month1,921 USD3,720 USD✓
Average local net salary2,400 USD3,000 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD✓2,200 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD✓4,600 USD
Buy price per m², centre12,000 USD✓22,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety94/100✓86/100
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality72/100✓52/100
Public transport98/10098/100
Walkability88/10092/100✓
English proficiency30/10072/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓84/100
Family friendliness84/100✓74/100
Median broadband270 Mbps290 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature16°C✓24°C
Summer high31°C31°C
Winter low2°C15°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,880 h✓1,830 h
Annual rainfall1600 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access45 min25 min✓
CurrencyJPYHKD
Time zoneAsia/TokyoAsia/Hong_Kong

Tokyo runs about 33% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 847 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tokyo or Hong Kong cheaper?

Tokyo runs about 33% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 847 USD a month.

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

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

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

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