How not to go broke in Hong Kong and spoil the experience of the city? Based on personal experience, we provide prices for food, hotels, transport, attractions, visas and tickets in 2021. Our review and advice.
You are unlikely to like the prices in Hong Kong, especially considering the ruble exchange rate, because now, to get the amount in rubles, you need to multiply by about 8. However, the city is worth it to spend a little - all these unimaginable glass skyscrapers and stone jungles on a tiny piece of land , stretching upward, cannot but amaze the imagination.
Nevertheless, you shouldn't lose your head! Before the trip, work out the route in detail and calculate the budget. Find out in advance the prices in Hong Kong in 2021, so as not to be upset about the amount spent - which we prudently did before our trip. We share the collected information and travel tips on how to save money in Hong Kong here.
Exchange rate: 1 Hong Kong dollar (HKD) ≈ 10 RUB.
How much is a ticket to Hong Kong
The price for a direct flight Moscow - Hong Kong in both directions is from 35 thousand rubles and more, with a transfer - from 25 thousand. A ticket to Hong Kong from St. Petersburg costs from 30 thousand round trip (with a transfer). There are sales when tickets to Hong Kong are fantastically cheap - sometimes they can be purchased for a promotion for 16 thousand rubles. Follow the news about sales in our special section or in the "VKontakte" group.
How much does a Hong Kong visa cost
In general, for Russians, a visa to Hong Kong is not needed if you are not going to carry out on its territory over 14 days (the same is true for citizens of Kazakhstan and Ukraine). If you plan to exceed this period, you will need a visa, which can be obtained at the PRC consulates general in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok and Irkutsk. It can also be done in Asian countries where there are Chinese embassies. A visa to Hong Kong costs about 30$ and takes about 10 working days.
Related article: How to get a visa to China.
Hong Kong Food Prices - 2021
Eating on a budget is unlikely to work, especially given the current ruble exchange rate. There are few street makers, but almost all of them are tested and licensed. They contain fish balls, egg tartlets and waffles (15 HKD), as well as dumplings (dumplings) and rice.
However, you should not be upset: although the prices for food in Hong Kong are high, it is possible for a budget traveler to survive. We recommend eating in Chinese and Indian eateries, they are quite cheap. We ate in them. Rice with chicken / duck - about 15-20 HKD, rice with pork and vegetables - about 40 HKD.
There are many fast food places in Hong Kong. Here is the cheapest McDonald's in the world! Tourists, in order to save money, eat there at least once a day. Big Mac - 17-20 HKD.
It is not too expensive to eat at food courts - for example, in Sogo. There, broth and rice with meat will cost about 30-40 HKD.
Another option for inexpensive food in Hong Kong is minimarkets (7/11, for example). There you can always buy ready-made food (semi-finished products, rice with meat), which will be heated in the microwave - for two, lunch will cost about 15-20 HKD. Tsingtao beer - around 12-15 HKD.
The addresses of cafes, restaurants and food courts where you can eat cheaply in Hong Kong can be found in our article "To Hong Kong on your own".
Prices for hotels and hostels in Hong Kong - 2021
First, decide which area of Hong Kong you want to live in. Hotels on the island are more expensive - this is where the famous skyscrapers are concentrated. On the mainland (Kowloon Peninsula) both hotels and food are cheaper. Some tourists note that they liked living on the island more, because it was from this island that Hong Kong began historically. Others write that it is better to stay in Kowloon closer to the Avenue of Stars - cheaper and more authentic. We lived in Kowloon and loved it. Where to live in Hong Kong for tourists >>
According to tourists, there are also dangerous areas in Hong Kong that are best avoided in the evenings - these are Wong Tai Sin and Sham Shui Po.
On a note: inexpensive hotels have all the necessary amenities (hot water, air conditioning, wi-fi), but the area of the room can be very small - up to 9 square meters. Therefore, if you are staying for a long time, choose a larger room.
Where to stay in Hong Kong? Search for hostels, hotels and apartments on the search engine Roomguru, it will select the most profitable options from a variety of booking systems.
Hong Kong hotel prices are as follows:
- not far from Causeway Bay - from $ 46 for a double room (for example, Kam Fung Guest House);
- on Kowloon (not far from Nathan Road and the Avenue of Stars) - from $ 28 for a double room (Hong Kong Tai Wan Hotel);
- in the Central area - from $ 57 (Mini Hotel Central);
- in the Wan Chai area - from $ 64 (Mingle Place By The Park 3 *).
Advice: book hotels in Hong Kong in advance - so there is a chance to catch a promotion and check in inexpensively in a 3-4 * hotel.
Hostel prices in Chungking mansions - from $ 26 per room. This is a famous landmark building, where about 2 thousand rooms are concentrated. If you want to stay there, then first book a room for one night, and then walk through the floors in search of another room if yours for some reason does not suit you. Remember that all rooms will be very small in size.
On average, the daily rent of an apartment costs $ 186, the minimum cost is about $ 40. A lot of offers from $ 66, but rooms - from $ 36.
During our trip to Hong Kong, we stayed at the Yotel Cha Cha for three nights and paid $ 27 per night. Nice hotel, we recommend it! But keep in mind that the room is very small.
Related article: How much does it cost to live in China?
Transport prices
In Hong Kong, you can use the following modes of transport:
- buses - 2.5-50 HKD. The price depends on the landing site and distance;
- Airport Express train - from 60 to 100 HKD;
- taxis - from 22 HKD per 2 km by red taxis that go to almost all the islands (for every next two hundred meters - 6 HKD). There are also cheaper blue and green taxis, but they only run in certain areas. A taxi from the airport to the city center will cost about HKD 250-350;
- double-decker trams are the cheapest means of transportation, a ticket costs only 2.5 HKD;
- ferries - travel on Victoria Harbor on Star Ferry costs from 2-3.4 HKD (on the upper deck, and also more expensive on weekends);
- metro - a single ticket costs between 3.5 and 55 HKD. The more stops, the more expensive. Day pass - 55 HKD.
Octopus card is valid for all types of transport and costs from 150 HKD.
Attraction prices
Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
The streets of Hong Kong and its skyscrapers are the main attraction. In addition, the city has a lot of entertainment, we give prices for some of them:
- Disneyland - HKD 499 for adults and HKD 355 for children ages 3-11.
- Tram to Victoria Peak - 40 adult round trip and 28 one way.
- Entrance to Sky Terrace (Victoria Peak Observation Deck) is HKD 48 for adults and HKD 24 for children.
- Binoculars on Sky Terrace - 5 HKD.
- Ocean Park - 320 HKD for adults.
- Avenue of Stars - free.
How much does equipment cost in Hong Kong and where to buy it
Hong Kong is a shopaholic's paradise, but the prices are not encouraging. Tourists are advised to buy equipment, in particular, Apple products. For example, the latest iPhone model can be purchased for about 8-10 thousand rubles cheaper than in Russia (prices are about the same as in the USA). Experienced travelers advise to buy cheap "apple" products at the Mong Kok market (besides, you can also bargain).
In general, it is recommended to look for equipment in specialized places - the Wan Chai Computer Center shopping center (computers, etc.) and the aforementioned Mong Kok market (photographic equipment, telephones).
