Is the cost of living in Hong Kong high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Hong Kong, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Hong Kong is generally high, with prices for goods and services being higher than in other parts of the country. Areas such as Central, Causeway Bay, and Tsim Sha Tsui are particularly expensive, with rental prices for a nice 1 bedroom apartment ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 USD per month, and a nice 2 bedroom apartment ranging from $3,000 to $4,500 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Hong Kong can cost around $20 USD per person," explained one expat living in Hong Kong.
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Is the cost of living in Hong Kong high?
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