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Commute Time & Cost Calculator (HK)

Enter one-way minutes, fare and work days per week to see monthly/annual commute hours and spending.

Smart estimate (pick stations, auto-fill time)

Pick your home and work MTR stations to auto-calculate ride time and next train

Citybus real-time data not yet connected (MTR and KMB only for now)

Commute Time & Cost Calculator (HK)

Commute cost

Monthly round trips43
Monthly commute hours25.3 h
Monthly fareHK$520.00
Yearly fareHK$6,240
Commute share of work + commute time12.7%%

Trips calculated as 52/12 weeks per month. For reference only; check actual fares and pass rules with the operator.

About this tool

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NestHK

NestHK editorial team — data analysts and on-the-ground Hong Kong renting & buying researchers turning open government data and public transaction records into actionable neighbourhood advice.

Basis of calculation

  • HK Inland Revenue Department — residential Ad Valorem Stamp Duty (AVD) bands
  • HKMA mortgage guidance (70% LTV cap / 50% DSR)
  • Rating and Valuation Department — price & rent statistics
  • Census and Statistics Department — household income & housing
  • Hong Kong Open Data Portal DATA.GOV.HK

FAQ

How accurate are the fares?
Segmented estimate by line; MTR has no free fare API, use the official link.
Which transport is supported?
MTR and KMB (Citybus real-time not yet connected).
How is commute time counted?
One-way minutes × daily round trips × work days per week.

This tool is for decision reference only. All calculations are based on the assumptions you enter and do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Figures are shown in their original currency, without inflation or personal tax adjustments. Data provided by NestHK — see more housing-decision tools in the free tools.

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