Hong Kong vs Singapore — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Cost of Living (USA=100)
85
premium
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Singapore edges out Hong Kong on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 78 vs 85 (USA=100; premium vs premium). Singapore scores higher on safety (null/100), and Singapore wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Hong Kong takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Hong Kong
Singapore
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$2,700
US$3,000
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,900
US$2,200
Cost of Living (USA=100)
85
78
Safety Score
—
—
Internet Speed
—
—
Nomad Score
—
—
Healthcare Score
—
—
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