Hong Kong living guides
Monthly Hong Kong Cost Check
Plan around the year’s recurring household tasks. Leave time to check official announcements, prepare documents and review budgets. Dates and policies can change each year.
Monthly checks
- Electricity: check CLP or HK Electric tariffs, fuel adjustment and any current rebate period.
- Fuel: use the Census and Statistics Department series for price trends; station prices may differ.
- Transport: confirm fare and pass prices with the operator before buying.
- Exchange rates: compare the rate and fees shown by your bank or payment provider when you transact.
This checklist links to source pages. It does not publish live prices or rate quotations.
October 2026 data snapshot
Checked on 19 October 2026
These are published reference figures for this month. Electricity charges, petrol prices and exchange rates use different methods and should not be compared directly.
| Item | Latest reference | Date and notes |
|---|---|---|
| CLP fuel cost adjustment | HK 46.2 cents per unit | From 1 October 2026. Eligible residential customers also receive a special 8-cent-per-unit fuel rebate from August to October, subject to CLP conditions. |
| HK Electric fuel clause charge | HK 59.3 cents per unit | October 2026. The residential bill also includes the basic tariff and other applicable items. |
| Unleaded petrol example | Consumer Council listing on 16 October: PetroChina net price HK$27.72/L after walk-in discount; pump price HK$34.72/L | This is one company’s listing on that date. Offers, stations and payment conditions vary; the portal is not real-time. |
| Renminbi exchange-rate reference | Latest available HKMA record (30 September): RMB 1 = HK$1.17025 | A statistical reference rate. Check your bank or payment provider for the actual rate and fees. |
Official source links
What to record during a monthly review
- Write down the date checked, source URL, applicable month and effective date.
- Record the unit and conditions, such as cents per unit, fare zone, eligibility or time period.
- If no new notice is published, say so; do not estimate a new amount from an old figure.
- Update related calculators only after checking the operator’s current schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Does this page show live electricity or fuel prices?
No. It links to sources and gives a monthly review method so an old figure is not presented as a live quote.
How often should I check the sources?
Review them monthly and again when a government department or service provider announces a new arrangement.
Which exchange rate should I use?
Use the rate and fees shown by your bank or payment provider for the actual transaction.