Hong Kong, China (SAR)
-35% vs Hong Kong avgYuen Long is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Hong Kong, with a cost of living index of 47.8 — that is -35% compared to the Hong Kong average. Ranked #22 of 22, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around HK$12,726/month, compared to a range of HK$12,726 in Yuen Long to HK$29,367 in The Peak.
For a typical resident of Yuen Long, housing takes up roughly 29% 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$509,036 before tax.
Salaries in Yuen Long reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 47.8:
After tax and deductions of 10.9% in China (SAR), take-home pay for someone earning HK$509,036 would be roughly HK$453,551/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a HK$280,753 salary in Yuen Long, 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 Yuen Long would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $35,850 |
| London | GBP | £30,852 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 179,386 |
| 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 Yuen Long, Hong Kong to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yuen Long is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Hong Kong. It costs about -35% less than the city average, ranking #22 out of 22 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Yuen Long is well below the Hong Kong average. With a multiplier of 0.65x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -35% compared to the city baseline.