Beyond the Stipend

Living costs in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR

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Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR

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View 3 program listings for Pok Fu Lam ↗Fellowship Directory count imported 2026-10-12; availability can change.

Monthly cost evidence

Territory-level use of Hong Kong Polytechnic University non-local student annual living estimates (÷12). Broader benchmark for Hong Kong SAR destinations without a city-specific guide. University-managed lodging is typically first-year oriented; confirm Pok Fu Lam / Shatin host housing. 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.

CategoryMonthly figure (HKD)Evidence
HousingHK$1,542.92 · point estimateUniversity-managed accommodation; HK$18,515 academic year ÷12Source ↗PolyU 2026/27 lodging fee cited; other living estimates undated on page · checked 2026-10-12
Food & daily needsHK$4,420.00 · point estimateBasic meal charges at campus catering; annual ÷12Source ↗PolyU 2026/27 lodging fee cited; other living estimates undated on page · checked 2026-10-12
TransportResearch pendingA comparable sourced figure has not been added.
Utilities & phoneResearch pendingA comparable sourced figure has not been added.
Personal & leisureHK$1,559.75 · point estimatePersonal expenses; annual ÷12Source ↗PolyU 2026/27 lodging fee cited; other living estimates undated on page · checked 2026-10-12
Health insuranceResearch pendingA 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 Pok Fu Lam

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