Sha Tin

🇭🇰Hong Kong•East Asia

City Score

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

City Metrics

Cost of Living84

Safety76

Healthcare86

Career Opportunities81

Climate61

Transport91

Air Quality71.5

Family Friendliness87.67

Education90

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 Sha Tin a good place to live?

Sha Tin scores 79/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 84/100), very safe (safety: 76/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 86/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Sha Tin?

Sha Tin has a cost of living score of 84/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Sha Tin?

Sha Tin has a transport score of 91/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Sha Tin?

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

▸Is Sha Tin safe for expats?

Sha Tin has a safety score of 76/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 71.5/100.

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