Cost of Living in HongKong

The cost of living in Hong Kong is high. Hong Kong ranks number 5 in the 2004 study of the “World’s
costliest cities.” Vehicles and healthcare are very costly as well as property due to the shortage of land.
Entertainment can be quite expensive as well, but public transportation is usually a real bargain.

Here is an assortment of items, and what they might cost:
One-litre bottle of mineral water: HK$4
Financial Times newspaper: HK$20
City-centre bus ticket: HK$5.60
Three-course meal with wine/beer: HK$150-200