Hong Kong, China — Retirement Guide

Overview

Dynamic Asian hub with excellent healthcare, amazing food, and no sales tax. Very dense but incredibly efficient.

Cost of Living

• $5,500/mo for a single
• $8,000/mo for a couple
• $3,500/mo for a 2-bedroom apartment
• Healthcare: ~$500/month

Climate

Climate type: subtropical. Average temperature: 74°F (°C).

Healthcare & Safety

Healthcare quality rating: 5/5. Safety rating: 4/5. Overall rating: 4/5.

Language & Expat Community

Primary language: Cantonese. English proficiency: High. Expat community rating: 5/5.

Visa

Investment Visa

Signature Dish: Dim Sum

An iconic Cantonese brunch featuring steamed dumplings, buns, and small plates served from rolling carts.

Getting There from the US

Hong Kong has nonstop flights from JFK. The Airport Express train reaches Central station in just 24 minutes.

Total travel time: ~18-20 hours total

• Fly NYC (JFK) → Hong Kong (HKG) — ~16 hours nonstop