Living Cost in Hong Kong

Living cost in Hong Kong can be quite expensive if you have to pay for rent and electricity. Some workers live in houses paid for by their employers, therefore they only need to pay for their other necessities. But if you will pay for rent, note that in Hong Kong, rent is more expensive compared to New York. Even bottled water is expensive, as it is imported from Europe. As a comparison, a clerical employee in Hong Kong earns around HK$10,000 per month, or around a thousand US dollars. However, living in a flat with electricity and water included, can cost you HK$3,000 in the summer and about HK$1,700 in the winter.