Hong Kong household spending climbs 7.4% on inflation

Housing and food had the largest expenditure shares.

Hong Kong households spent an average of $32,472 per month on food, consumer goods and services in 2024 to 2025 due to price inflation, according to a government report.

This represents an increase of 7.4% compared with the government’s survey five years ago.

Amongst the total household expenditure, housing and food had the largest expenditure shares, accounting for 39.3% and 24.1% respectively.

In addition, miscellaneous services also accounted for a significant share (16.9%).

Analysed by type of housing, the average monthly expenditures for households residing in public, subsidised, and private housing were $16,181, $28,932, and $41,174, respectively.

By geographical area, the average monthly expenditure was $45,334, higher than that of households in Kowloon ($28,434) and the New Territories ($31,024).

As for online purchases, average expenditure was $1,467, accounting for 4.5% of the total expenditure.

On a per capita basis, the average monthly expenditure was $12,201, an increase of 13.9%.