Expensive

Hong Kong's high cost of living comes as no surprise. After all, this is a city where two Gucci stores can be found on the same block, where luxury malls are tied to equally luxurious hotels, and where practically every street appears to be traversed by numerous Teslas.

You'll be surprised at how much harm you may cause when shopping and dining. Even a casual mid-range supper along the Central–Mid-Levels escalators in the heart of trendy Soho can approach $100 for two — without drink or dessert. The city is densely packed with malls, yet prices at even athleisure outfitters and independent boutiques may rival those in other notoriously pricey locations like New York City and Paris.