How much does a meal cost in Hong Kong? Revealing the current situation of catering consumption in Hong Kong
As an international metropolis, Hong Kong’s catering consumption level has always attracted much attention. Both local residents and tourists alike want to know how much a meal in Hong Kong actually costs. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, and use structured data to provide you with a detailed analysis of the current situation of Hong Kong's catering consumption.
1. Overview of Hong Kong’s catering consumption levels

Food and beverage consumption in Hong Kong varies greatly depending on restaurant types, locations and dishes. The following is the price range for common types of dining in Hong Kong:
| Catering type | Per capita consumption (HKD) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Tea restaurant | 40-80 | Includes set menu and drinks |
| fast food restaurant | 30-60 | Such as McDonald's, Café de Coral |
| Ordinary restaurant | 100-200 | Chinese or Western restaurant |
| upscale restaurant | 500+ | Michelin star restaurants etc. |
| street food | 20-50 | Egg waffles, fish eggs, etc. |
2. Comparison of catering prices in various districts of Hong Kong
There are also significant differences in catering prices in different areas of Hong Kong. The following is a comparison of catering consumption levels in major regions:
| area | Catering price index | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Central | high | Business district, high-end restaurants concentrated |
| causeway bay | Middle to high | Shopping area, various dining options |
| Mong Kok | in | A civilian consumption area with many tea restaurants |
| Sham Shui Po | low | Traditional old area, affordable price |
| outlying islands | in | Mainly seafood restaurants |
3. Popular catering consumption trends in Hong Kong
According to the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, we found that the following catering consumption trends are popular in Hong Kong:
1.Environmentally friendly catering: More and more restaurants are introducing environmentally friendly packaging and sustainable ingredients. Although the prices are slightly higher, they are favored by young consumers.
2.Internet celebrity restaurant check-in: The per capita consumption of Internet celebrity restaurants popular on social media is usually HKD 200-400, but the queue time may be as long as 2 hours.
3.Takeaway platform discounts: Affected by the economic environment, more consumers choose to order food through takeout platforms and use various coupons to save money.
4.Healthy light meals: There are more healthy dining options such as salads and vegetarian dishes, with prices ranging from HKD 80-150.
4. Hong Kong specialty food price reference
The following are the current market prices of some of Hong Kong’s most representative delicacies:
| Food name | Average price (HKD) | Recommended places |
|---|---|---|
| wonton noodles | 40-60 | Mai Huo wonton noodle family |
| Roast goose rice | 60-90 | Yung Kee Restaurant |
| Hong Kong style milk tea | 18-30 | Lan Fong Yuen |
| Egg Waffles | 15-25 | Lee Keung Kee North Point |
| Fried Crab in Typhoon Shelter | 300-500 | Hei Kee Typhoon Shelter |
5. How to eat affordably in Hong Kong
For consumers on a tight budget, we offer the following practical suggestions:
1.Choose a tea restaurant: Offer a set menu deal, usually including a main meal and a drink.
2.Avoid tourist areas: Restaurants away from attractions and shopping malls are more affordable.
3.Pay attention to lunch discounts: Many restaurants offer lunch specials from 11:00-14:00.
4.Use catering APP: Local apps such as OpenRice often have discount information.
5.Try the Market Food Center: Low price and authentic flavor.
6. Summary
Hong Kong's dining consumption spans a wide range, from street food for 20 Hong Kong dollars to high-end restaurants costing thousands of Hong Kong dollars. According to our survey, the average daily dining budget for ordinary tourists in Hong Kong is recommended to be HKD 200-400, which can cover the basic consumption of three meals. If you want to experience Michelin restaurants or specialty seafood, you need to set aside more budget. I hope the structured data in this article can help you better plan your dining expenses in Hong Kong.
check the details
check the details