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Central and Western
City in Hong Kong SAR, China
Overview
Central and Western is Hong Kong Island's beating heart, where gleaming skyscrapers meet colonial landmarks and old tramways. Renowned for luxury shopping, culinary diversity, and a lively mix of tradition and modernity, this area is a hub for business, culture, and nightlife.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Special Administrative Region
Hong Kong SAR
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
22.29°, 114.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
81
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$4,390
Local Cost
$2,920
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
89
English
85
Temperature
23.3°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
17.0°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1400 mm
Internet Speed
178 Mbps
Upload
126 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2326.0
Airport
HKG
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 519 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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