Travel budget and cost of living in Hong Kong (China) how much does a trip cost?
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Hong Kong travel budget
Hong Kong: calculate your travel budget
Sample budgets for a trip to Hong Kong
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Hong Kong for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 52 for 2 ppl.
- $ 12 per person
- $ 6.1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1222* (8890 Ұ)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 88 for 2 ppl.
- $ 31 per person
- $ 13 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 2789* (20300 Ұ)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 106 for 2 ppl.
- $ 59 per person
- $ 25 per person
- $ 26 per person
Total budget:
$ 4531* (32984 Ұ)
* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).
Cost of living in Hong Kong compared to United States in 2024
On average, the cost of living in Hong Kong in 2024 is 6% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).
See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Hong Kong in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Hong Kong by expense type
Restaurant budget in Hong Kong
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.4 to $ 13)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 20 to $ 53)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.8 to $ 6.4)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.6 to $ 11)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 4.5)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.5 to $ 6.4)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 2.1)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 2)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Hotel and accommodation budget in Hong Kong
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 28 to $ 300)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 24 to $ 228)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 27 to $ 237)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 254)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 56 to $ 316)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 15 to $ 280)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 39 to $ 214)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 66 to $ 323)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 35 to $ 266)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 43 to $ 576)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Supermarket food budget in Hong Kong
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.3 to $ 3.8)
218% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 5.4)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.5 to $ 21)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 6.4)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 5.7)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 3.8)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 2.6)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Public and private transport budget in Hong Kong
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 2.6)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)
225% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.4 to $ 3.8)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Leisure activity budget in Hong Kong
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 16)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.4 to $ 13)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hong Kong
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 14)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 129)
47% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 20 to $ 65)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Sydney → Hong Kong](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/hong-kong_582.jpg)
(fair price: $ 739)
![Toronto → Hong Kong](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/hong-kong_582.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1683)
![Melbourne → Hong Kong](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/hong-kong_582.jpg)
(fair price: $ 723)
![Vancouver → Hong Kong](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/hong-kong_582.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1312)
![New York City → Hong Kong](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/hong-kong_582.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1437)
![London → Hong Kong](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/hong-kong_582.jpg)
(fair price: $ 693)
About this information on the cost of living in Hong Kong
The information about the cost of living in Hong Kong shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
The information about the cost of living in Hong Kong was updated on 19-07-2024.
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