Cost Of Living In Hong Kong

The cost of living in Hong Kong is considered expensive when it is compared to other big cities around the world for things like housing and hotels, but when food, transportation and personal shopping are considered Hong Kong can be a bargain.
Movies and live entertainment venues are about 20% higher than US prices and a good meal at one of Hong Kong's famous restaurants can be pricy especially if alcohol is involved. Hong Kong does have some reasonably priced hotels, and it is still considered a shopping mecca for electronics and jewelry so that helps offset some of the lodging and food expense for some visitors. Overall, Hong Kong is not the best place to visit if you're on a tight budget, but many people visit anyway, especially when they do research before they booked the trip.