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Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Global financial hub with genuine scuba and windsurf infrastructure around Sai Kung and Cheung Chau.

In Hong Kong, a mid-range month runs about $2,901 (HK$22,758) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet8.1/10

Faster internet than about 80% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.1/10

Weaker coworking than about 55% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness7.7/10

Better wellness options than about 75% of cities

Getting There5.4/10

Harder to reach than about 50% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

35 categories for Hong Kong, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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