Moving to Hong Kong from Singapore
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Singapore to Hong Kong — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Singapore to Hong Kong, you would find that Hong Kong is 12.2% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD96,000 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly HK$517,000 in Hong Kong to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hong Kong averages 79°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 26.2% less
Groceries
pay 7.7% more
Transportation
pay 16.7% less
Housing
pay 15.6% less
Childcare
pay 20.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Hong Kong?
What does your salary buy?
SGD96,000 → HK$517,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Hong Kong
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Singapore to Hong Kong, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Singapore and Hong Kong stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Hong Kong across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Singapore across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Hong Kong generally does better on infrastructure, though Singapore leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Singapore leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Singapore leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (2016), Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong (2016), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this
Weather in Hong Kong vs Singapore
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Singapore | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) |
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| Month | Singapore | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Hong Kong Observatory
Can you move from Singapore to Hong Kong?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa Free
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa FreeData: 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 Singapore?
Generally yes: Hong Kong runs about 12% cheaper than Singapore on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Hong Kong?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a SGD96,000 comparable salary, that's around HK$129,250 in Hong Kong for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Hong Kong?
With 40.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hong Kong can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Is Hong Kong safe for expats?
Singapore performs better than Hong Kong across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
