Wetin one day for Hong Kong go cost?
Hong Kong dey famous for expensive housing, but daily travel cost fit surprising cheap if you chop local and ride di MTR. Prices below dey in Hong Kong dollars (HKD); roughly 8 HKD = 1 USD.
Daily budgets
- Budget: HKD 500-750 per day. Hostel or guesthouse for Mong Kok, cha chaan teng meals, MTR and trams.
- Mid-range: HKD 1,200-2,000 per day. 3-star hotel, mix of local and sit-down restaurants, small taxi and one attraction.
- Comfort: HKD 3,000+ per day. 4-5 star hotel, harbour-view dining, Peak Tram and cocktails.
Sample prices
- Cha chaan teng set (milk tea + pineapple bun or rice plate): HKD 45-70
- Dim sum lunch for two: HKD 200-350
- Bowl of wonton noodles: HKD 45-60
- Local beer for bar: HKD 60-90
- Single MTR ride: HKD 5-25
- Star Ferry (Tsim Sha Tsui to Central): HKD 5-6
- Airport Express to Central: HKD 115
- Victoria Peak Tram return: about HKD 88
- Hostel dorm bed: HKD 200-350; 3-star hotel double: HKD 800-1,400
Money and cards
Get Octopus card for di airport or any MTR station: tap am for MTR, buses, trams, ferries, convenience stores and many eateries. Visa and Mastercard dey accepted for malls, hotels and chains, but markets, dai pai dong and small noodle shops dey often cash-only. ATMs dey everywhere. Di currency na Hong Kong dollar; keep small notes for street stalls.
Saving tips
- Chop for cha chaan teng and cooked-food centres instead of tourist restaurants.
- Di Star Ferry and di Peak via Old Peak Road dey give skyline views for almost nothing.
- Many museums (Heritage, History, Science) dey free on Wednesdays.
- Ride di historic tram ("ding ding") across Hong Kong Island for HKD 3.
- Hike Dragon's Back or Victoria Peak for free instead of paid tours.
- Buy water and snacks for 7-Eleven or supermarkets, no be hotel minibars.
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