Kowloon

🇭🇰Hong Kong•East Asia

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living92

Safety74

Healthcare89

Career Opportunities86

Climate62

Transport97

Air Quality68.5

Family Friendliness85.67

Education92

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Kowloon a good place to live?

Kowloon scores 81/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 92/100), very safe (safety: 74/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 89/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Kowloon?

Kowloon has a cost of living score of 92/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Kowloon?

Kowloon has a transport score of 97/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Kowloon?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Kowloon are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Kowloon safe for expats?

Kowloon has a safety score of 74/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 68.5/100.

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