🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs 🇸🇬 Singapore
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇭🇰
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
$2,954–$4,677/mo
HK$23,078 – HK$36,539 / month (local)
🇸🇬
Singapore
Singapore
$2,923–$4,628/mo
S$3,950 – S$6,254 / month (local)
Hong Kong is 1% more expensive
Singapore wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Hong Kong (USD) | Singapore (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $2,215–$3,446 | $2,192–$3,410 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $1,169–$1,846 | $1,157–$1,827 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Utilities | $92–$178 | $91–$177 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Groceries | $468–$702 | $463–$694 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $62–$111 | $61–$110 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Public transport (monthly) | $117–$142 | $116–$140 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Internet & Mobile | $37–$62 | $37–$61 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Gym membership | $43–$80 | $43–$79 | 🟢 Singapore |
| Cinema ticket | $17–$22 | $17–$22 | Tie |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,954–$4,677 | $2,923–$4,628 | 🟢 Singapore |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing2.8 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Hong Kong
Singapore▲ better
Safety9.7 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Hong Kong▲ better
Singapore
Healthcare8.0 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Hong Kong
Singapore▲ better
Education7.6 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Hong Kong
Singapore▲ better
Environment8.4 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Hong Kong
Singapore▲ better
Economy6.7 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Hong Kong
Singapore▲ better
Culture7.3 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Hong Kong
Singapore▲ better
Internet7.7 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Hong Kong
Singapore▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Hong Kong if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Hong Kong offers vs Singapore
- ✓Finance
- ✓Food
- ✓Transit
- ✓Trading
Choose Singapore if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Hong Kong
- ✓Safety
- ✓Hub airport
- ✓Low tax for some
- ✓Finance
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