Hong Kong vs Hong Kong · 5 km apart
Hong Kong
single / month
Cheaper overallHong Kong
single / month
| Expense | Central District | Kowloon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.80 | $12.31 | Central District |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $43.20 | $49.25 | Central District |
| Cappuccino | $3.24 | $3.69 | Central District |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $245 | $279 | Central District |
| Monthly public transport pass | $39.60 | $45.14 | Central District |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $104 | $119 | Central District |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $30.24 | $34.47 | Central District |
| Fitness club membership | $30.24 | $34.47 | Central District |
| Cinema ticket | $7.92 | $9.03 | Central District |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,093 | $1,287 | Central District |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $760 | $895 | Central District |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,280 | $2,686 | Central District |
| Total single-person budget | $1,480 | $1,716 | Central District |
| Average net salary | $3,200 | $3,648 |
Central District is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Central District runs about $1,480 versus $1,716 in Kowloon — a difference of roughly 16%.
Salary-adjusted, Kowloon leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Central District · Full cost of living in Kowloon