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Hong Kong for digital nomads: Hong Kong and the numbers behind it (2026)
Hong Kong is the only city in Hong Kong in the dataset and scores 71/100 under balanced weights. Hong Kong has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Hong Kong, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong Dense, efficient, and exceptionally connected | 71 | $3,193 | 42.5 Mbps | 7/12 | Skyline and hiking · MTR |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Hong Kong; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.3 per 100,000 people | Intentional homicide rate, Hong Kong (Police via Wikipedia), 2022 |
| Political stability | 79 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 83.7 years | Life expectancy at birth, Hong Kong (Census and Statistics Department), 2022 |
| Human Development Index | 0.955 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | not available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | 90 days visa-free |
| UK passport | 180 days visa-free |
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No long-stay guide for Hong Kong yet. Entry rules above are for short visits.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hong Kong good for digital nomads?
- Hong Kong scores 71/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 68 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: healthcare and quality of life; weakest: cost of living.
- What is the cheapest city in Hong Kong for a remote worker?
- Hong Kong, at about $3,193 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Hong Kong is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,193.
- Does Hong Kong have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Hong Kong without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 180 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Hong Kong has the fastest internet?
- Hong Kong, with a measured median download of 42.5 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong records 0.3 homicides per 100,000 people (Intentional homicide rate, Hong Kong (Police via Wikipedia), 2022) and sits at the 79th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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