Quick answer: Hong Kong runs about EUR 110 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: October-December - dry, mild and the clearest skies of the year; March-April is a humid second choice.
What things actually cost
| MTR ride in the centre | 1 EUR |
| Star Ferry crossing | 0.50 EUR |
| wonton noodle bowl | 6 EUR |
| milk tea at a cha chaan teng | 2 EUR |
| Peak Tram return with Sky Terrace | 16 EUR |
| pint of beer in a bar | 8 EUR |
Eat well for little
- Dim sum at Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po)the famous baked char siu buns, a full meal for 8-12 EUR
- Wonton noodles at Mak's Noodle or Tsim Chai Keesmall but perfect bowls, about 6 EUR
- Roast goose at Kam's Roast Goose (Wan Chai)a plate with rice around 15 EUR
- Milk tea and a pineapple bun at any cha chaan tengthe local diner experience, about 4 EUR total
- Egg waffles from a street stall in Mong Kokabout 2.50 EUR
Money mistakes to avoid
- Skipping an Octopus cardit works on every train, tram, bus and ferry and most shops; buy one on arrival
- Going up Victoria Peak at middayhaze and queues; go the last hour before sunset instead
- Staying only on Hong Kong IslandKowloon has the views of the island skyline, plus cheaper food and hotels
- Assuming cards work everywheresmall noodle shops and market stalls are often cash or Octopus only
Transport without the tourist tax
The Airport Express reaches Central in 24 min for about 13 EUR; bus A21 to Kowloon costs about 4 EUR. In town, the MTR plus the historic ding-ding trams cover everything, with most rides 0.50-1.50 EUR on an Octopus card.
Planning the full trip? Start with the 4-day Hong Kong itinerary.