City comparison

🇯🇵 Tokyo vs 🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Side-by-side comparison of cost of living, taxes, and quality of life for expats.

Quick verdict

More affordable
Tokyo
28% more expensive overall
Higher quality of life
Tokyo
8.5/10 vs 8/10

Cost of living comparison

Category🇯🇵 Tokyo🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Rent (1-bed, center)€1,087€1,950
Rent (1-bed, suburb)€611€1,476
Groceries (single)€205€331
Transport pass€66€66
Restaurant (2 people)€38€52
Monthly budget (moderate)€1,900€2,800

Quality of life

Metric🇯🇵 Tokyo🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Overall8.5/108/10
Safety9.5/109/10
Healthcare9/108.5/10
Education8.5/108/10
Expat Community7.5/109/10
English Proficiency5/108/10

Tax & practical info

🇯🇵

Tokyo

Japan
Effective tax rate26–32%
Avg. salary€45,000–€80,000
Full Tokyo guide →
🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Hong Kong
Tax regime2–17% progressive (max)
ClimateSubtropical
Nomad visa–
Effective tax rate10–14%
Avg. salary€75,000–€130,000
Full Hong Kong guide →

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