Living costs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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View 61 program listings for Hong Kong ↗Fellowship Directory count imported 2026-10-12; availability can change.
Monthly cost evidence
Hong Kong Polytechnic University non-local student annual estimates converted with ÷12. University-managed accommodation is typically first-year only. Meal figure is campus catering; personal expenses are a published allowance. Insurance is not separately priced here. Source period: PolyU 2026/27 lodging fee cited; other living estimates undated on page. Checked 2026-10-12.
Source monthly budget: HK$7,522.67 · point estimate. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.
| Category | Monthly figure (HKD) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | HK$1,542.92 · point estimateUniversity-managed accommodation; HK$18,515 academic year ÷12 | Source ↗PolyU 2026/27 lodging fee cited; other living estimates undated on page · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Food & daily needs | HK$4,420.00 · point estimateBasic meal charges at campus catering; annual ÷12 | Source ↗PolyU 2026/27 lodging fee cited; other living estimates undated on page · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Transport | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Utilities & phone | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Personal & leisure | HK$1,559.75 · point estimatePersonal expenses; annual ÷12 | Source ↗PolyU 2026/27 lodging fee cited; other living estimates undated on page · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.
Before accepting a fellowship in Hong Kong
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Ask your host about accommodation eligibility, health coverage and visa requirements. Confirm whether your stipend is gross or net, when the first payment arrives, and which costs are paid directly. Budget separately for deposits, travel and one-off arrival costs.
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Housing
- Booking.com · Hong Kong ↗Short stays · select dates and check the exact location
- Airbnb · Hong Kong ↗Rooms & furnished stays · check lease terms and total price
- Find host or university housing guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
- Find longer-term room rentals ↗Web search · results not vetted
Food & daily needs
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Transport
- MTR · tickets & fares ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Find local operators & monthly passes ↗Web search · results not vetted
Utilities & phone
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- Check electricity & water costs ↗Web search · results not vetted
Personal & leisure
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Health insurance
- GovHK · healthcare guidance ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Find visiting-fellow insurance guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
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