Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Hong Kong

All 22 neighborhoods in Hong Kong ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$3,750/mo
City Avg Rent
$2,500/mo
Neighborhoods
22

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Hong Kong — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 The Peak $3,750/mo 1.50x +50%
2 Central $3,500/mo 1.40x +40%
3 Mid-Levels $3,250/mo 1.30x +30%
4 Repulse Bay $3,250/mo 1.30x +30%
5 Causeway Bay $3,125/mo 1.25x +25%
6 Happy Valley $3,050/mo 1.22x +22%
7 Wan Chai $2,950/mo 1.18x +18%
8 Tsim Sha Tsui $2,875/mo 1.15x +15%
9 Discovery Bay $2,750/mo 1.10x +10%
10 Kennedy Town $2,625/mo 1.05x +5%
11 North Point $2,500/mo 1.00x Avg
12 Quarry Bay $2,450/mo 0.98x -2%
13 Mong Kok $2,300/mo 0.92x -8%
14 Aberdeen $2,300/mo 0.92x -8%
15 Hung Hom $2,200/mo 0.88x -12%
16 Sai Kung $2,125/mo 0.85x -15%
17 Tseung Kwan O $2,000/mo 0.80x -20%
18 Sham Shui Po $1,950/mo 0.78x -22%
19 Sha Tin $1,950/mo 0.78x -22%
20 Tai Po $1,800/mo 0.72x -28%
21 Tuen Mun $1,700/mo 0.68x -32%
22 Yuen Long $1,625/mo 0.65x -35%

Rent estimates based on city average of $2,500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Hong Kong?

The most expensive neighborhood in Hong Kong is The Peak, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $3,750/month — 50% above the city average.

How much more expensive is The Peak than the city average?

The Peak is approximately 50% more expensive than the Hong Kong average. 1-bedroom rent is $3,750/mo vs $2,500/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Hong Kong have?

Our database covers 22 neighborhoods in Hong Kong, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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