Hong Kong, China (SAR)
+5% vs Hong Kong avgKennedy Town is a moderately-priced area within Hong Kong, with a cost of living index of 77.3 — that is +5% compared to the Hong Kong average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #10 out of 22 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around HK$20,557/month, compared to a range of HK$12,726 in Yuen Long to HK$29,367 in The Peak.
For a typical resident of Kennedy Town, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately HK$822,289 before tax.
Salaries in Kennedy Town reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 77.3:
After tax and deductions of 13.2% in China (SAR), take-home pay for someone earning HK$822,289 would be roughly HK$713,747/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a HK$454,021 salary in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Kennedy Town would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $57,975 |
| London | GBP | £49,892 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 290,094 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peak | 110.4 | 1.50x | +50% |
| Central | 103.0 | 1.40x | +40% |
| Mid-Levels | 95.7 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Repulse Bay | 95.7 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Causeway Bay | 92.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong to maintain your lifestyle.
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Kennedy Town is near the city average for Hong Kong. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Kennedy Town is above the Hong Kong average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.