Reference figures for clearer Hong Kong planning

What the calculator does

The current product provides one Hong Kong cost-of-living calculator. You choose a single, small or large household profile, select HKD or USD, and enter annual income. The calculation then generates an annual living-cost estimate, nine cost categories, estimated salaries tax and disposable income.

The cost figures are aligned with HK Talent Engage reference data updated in September 2025. The reference site identifies the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department as its source. We keep that date visible because the figures are not live prices or a personal quote.

How the tax estimate should be used

The salaries tax figure uses reference allowances and a simplified calculation. It is not a current or complete tax assessment and cannot account for your personal deductions, family circumstances or year of assessment. Use current government guidance or professional advice when you need a formal estimate.

Privacy by design

The calculation runs in your browser. We do not send your income to an API, place it in the page URL, or store it in cookies, local storage or a database. Refreshing or leaving the page clears the calculation.

Independent information

HK SIBBS is not affiliated with the Hong Kong Government, HK Talent Engage, the Census and Statistics Department, the Inland Revenue Department or the Immigration Department. Source links are provided so you can check current official information yourself.

Student visa content

The student visa route is currently a placeholder, not a guide or checklist. Until reviewed source-linked content is ready, that page directs visitors to the Immigration Department’s current instructions.