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HK Discovery Bay / Lantau — cost of living

What it actually costs to live in Discovery Bay / Lantau, Hong Kong. Monthly rent, utilities, groceries, and transit costs sourced from national statistical offices and municipal data.

Total monthly essentials: approximately €22,650/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). Lifestyle and neighbourhood swing this 30–50% either way.

Cost breakdown

Item	Monthly / item cost	Source
1-bedroom flat, city centre	€16,000/mo	Centaline Q4 2024 Discovery Bay / Tung Chung ↗
Rent per square metre	€320.00/m²	Centaline Q4 2024 Discovery Bay / Tung Chung ↗
Utilities (85m² flat)	€1,450/mo	CLP + water 2025 ↗
Public transport pass	€800/mo	DB ferry + MTR Tung Chung line ↗
Groceries, one person	€4,400/mo	CSD 2025 consumer basket ↗
Restaurant meal, average	€160	DB / Lantau mid-range dining ↗

Figures reflect the most recent published statistical data; individual experience varies with district and lifestyle.

Visa routes for Hong Kong

Relevant residence permits to move to Discovery Bay / Lantau. Full detail on the Hong Kong country brief.

VisaTop Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) — Category AHigh earners with annual income ≥ HKD 2.5 million.VisaTop Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) — Category BTop-100-university graduates with 3+ years of work experience.VisaTop Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) — Category CRecent graduates of top-100 universities (within 5 years).VisaGeneral Employment Policy (GEP)Non-Mainland-Chinese workers sponsored by Hong Kong employers.

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