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Cost of Living in Tsing Yi Town

Tsing Yi Town, Hong Kong · Population 200,000

▼ -26% vs Hong Kong average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$11,544 ($1,480)
Couple, monthly$21,641 ($2,775)
Family of four, monthly$29,095 ($3,730)

Estimated Prices in Tsing Yi Town

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$84.24 ($10.80)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$337 ($43.20)per meal
Cappuccino$25.27 ($3.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$1,909 ($245)per month
Monthly public transport pass$309 ($39.60)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$814 ($104)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$236 ($30.24)per month
Fitness club membership$236 ($30.24)per month
Cinema ticket$61.78 ($7.92)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$8,522 ($1,093)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$5,928 ($760)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$17,784 ($2,280)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Tsing Yi Town is $24,960 ($3,200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $11,544 ($1,480) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $15,007 ($1,924) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($5,928 ($760)) represents about 51% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Tsing Yi Town

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Nearby Cities

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7 km away

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8 km away

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9 km away

Other Major Cities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong

pop. 7,450,000

$15,530 ($1,991) / mo

Kowloon

pop. 2,108,419

$13,385 ($1,716) / mo

Sha Tin

pop. 640,000

$12,329 ($1,581) / mo

Sham Shui Po

pop. 433,500

$12,329 ($1,581) / mo

Kowloon City

pop. 418,732

$12,329 ($1,581) / mo

Tin Shui Wai

pop. 286,232

$12,329 ($1,581) / mo

Central District

pop. 236,000

$11,544 ($1,480) / mo

Lam Tin

pop. 131,000

$11,544 ($1,480) / mo

Living in Tsing Yi Town

Tsing Yi Town is one of the key cities in Hong Kong. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $11,544 ($1,480), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $5,928 ($760) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $29,095 ($3,730) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $21,641 ($2,775) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Tsing Yi Town is $24,960 ($3,200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $15,007 ($1,924) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tsing Yi Town expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $11,544 ($1,480) per month in Tsing Yi Town including rent outside the city centre. That is 26% less than the national average for Hong Kong.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tsing Yi Town?
A net salary of around $15,007 ($1,924) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tsing Yi Town with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tsing Yi Town is $24,960 ($3,200).
How much is rent in Tsing Yi Town?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $8,522 ($1,093) per month in the city centre and $5,928 ($760) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $17,784 ($2,280).
Is Tsing Yi Town cheaper than Hong Kong on average?
Yes — Tsing Yi Town is estimated to be about 26% cheaper than the Hong Kong average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Tsing Yi Town?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $1,909 ($245) in Tsing Yi Town. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $84 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around $25 ($3).
How do transport costs in Tsing Yi Town compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tsing Yi Town is estimated at $309 ($40). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tsing Yi Town are estimates based on Hong Kong national averages adjusted for city size (population 200,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.