Moving to Hong Kong from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Oklahoma to Hong Kong? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Oklahoma to Hong Kong, you would find that Hong Kong is 20.9% more expensive than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly HK$904,133 in Hong Kong to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oklahoma and Hong Kong.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 HK$904,133

To maintain the same standard of living in Hong Kong

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 41.8% less

Groceries

pay 25.0% more

Transportation

pay 81.0% more

Housing

pay 39.4% more

Childcare

pay 13.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 42.8% more

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 7.84 HKD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Oklahoma to Hong Kong.

Living there in 2020
13,827 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Hong Kong · UN DESA

Who's moving to Hong Kong?

Top countries of origin for Hong Kong's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Oklahoma.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
HK
93.0%

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
HK
$64,400

Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Hong Kong leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
HK
83.6 yrs

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Hong Kong
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Hong Kong than Oklahoma?

On average Hong Kong is around 54% pricier than Oklahoma, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Hong Kong?

Budget about HK$226,033 for 3 months in Hong Kong (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Hong Kong?

From major Hong Kong cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Hong Kong are what actually decide it long-term.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Oklahoma?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Oklahoma, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

HK
Population 3,751,351 7,276,588
Currency United States Dollar ($) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages English Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +852
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 999