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Data calculator · Asia
How much data do I need in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has fast 5G and widespread WiFi, but data is slightly pricier than in SE Asia. Octopus card top-ups, HK Express booking and Google Maps on the MTR are common data uses.
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2 h/day 5 MB/h
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3 h/day 20 MB/h
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2 h/day 60 MB/h
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2 h/day 80 MB/h
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2 h/day 120 MB/h
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0 h/day 250 MB/h
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0 h/day 300 MB/h
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0 h/day 1500 MB/h
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Personal Hotspot (tethering). Sharing data to a laptop/tablet? Count the activities on that device (browsing, video calls, etc.) using the sliders above — tethering itself adds almost no overhead.
Daily usage —MB
Raw total —GB
Recommended plan —
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Adjust the sliders above to match your habits.
Tips for data usage in Hong Kong
- Many HK eSIMs include China/Macau add-ons — useful if you're crossing the border to Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Macau.
- 5G is fast and widely available on csl and SmarTone.
- For a short city break, 3–5 GB is usually enough given hotel/cafe WiFi.
Major networks: CMHK, csl, 3 Hong Kong, SmarTone. High-speed plans (1–50 GB) for 3–30 days, often with China/Macau add-ons.
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