According to recent data analysis, Hong Kong's taxi prices have been ranked 44th out of 95 regions worldwide. While not as expensive as certain European and American countries known for their high cost of living, Hong Kong's taxi fares still exceed those of competitors such as Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
The most recent fare increase for Hong Kong taxis occurred in July 2022, resulting in a fare hike ranging from 11.5% to 13.8%. The current request for a fare increase is primarily driven by rising costs, including fuel, maintenance, and insurance, which have significantly impacted drivers' earnings. Additionally, taxi owners often raise rental fees following fare increases, further reducing drivers' income. So, is taking a taxi in Hong Kong considered expensive? According to data collected by Numeo, which compares taxi fares across 95 regions worldwide using different fare calculation methods, the average cost per kilometer for a 10-kilometer journey in Hong Kong is approximately $1.28. This places Hong Kong in the middle of the rankings, occupying the 44th position. It is positioned below Palestine ($1.36) but higher than the UAE ($0.82), which gained attention due to the "Dubai Prince incident" and ranks 65th.
Unsurprisingly, Switzerland and Luxembourg, known for their high cost of living, occupy the top spots on the list, with taxi prices reaching $4.43 per kilometer in Switzerland, which is 3.5 times higher than Hong Kong's fares. Other countries such as Germany (12th), Australia (20th), the United States (27th), and the United Kingdom (36th) also surpass Hong Kong in terms of taxi fares. Notably, Japan, a popular destination for Hong Kong residents, ranks seventh with a fare of $2.63 per kilometer.
However, there are some surprising findings that challenge common stereotypes. Jamaica, a small country in Central America and the Caribbean, ranks fourth globally with a taxi fare of $3.24 per kilometer. This is mainly due to the dominance of the tourism industry, serving high-spending tourists. In West Africa, Nigeria ranks 24th with a fare of $1.79, surpassing both the UK and the US. On the other hand, Venezuela, which is experiencing severe inflation, ranks sixth globally with significantly high taxi prices. In contrast, Southeast Asian countries generally have more affordable taxi fares, with Thailand ranking fourth after Hong Kong at $1.1 per kilometer. Singapore, considered a competitor by the Hong Kong government, ranks 70th globally with a fare of $0.74, while mainland China ranks 83rd.
Considering the above results alongside Hong Kong's high per capita GDP, the city does not appear to be overly expensive compared to other developed regions. Hong Kong residents generally have a relatively strong ability to afford taxi fares. However, there has been a decline in the use of taxis in Hong Kong. The taxi service in the city is notorious for its subpar quality, with even Singaporean media outlets highlighting the issue. Taxi drivers often provide various excuses for refusing passengers, such as considering the distance too far or too short, or avoiding trips across the harbor, leaving passengers feeling helpless.
Since Uber entered the Hong Kong market in 2014, taxi drivers have harbored deep resentment towards the company, frequently accusing it of operating "illegal taxis" with unlicensed vehicles. The police have taken action against Uber, conducting undercover operations in 2015 that led to the arrests of five Uber drivers and the temporary suspension of some of Uber's services. In 2017, 28 Uber drivers were arrested and convicted of "driving a motor vehicle for hire or reward without a permit." Their subsequent appeal to the Court of Final Appeal was also rejected. However, it seems that Uber's reputation among passengers remains unaffected. In 2020, Uber introduced Uber Taxi, which reportedly increased driver income by 20-30% and offered free training courses to attract drivers. This initiative received praise from pro-China media outlets, with headlines such as "Uber has advantages, taxis should not rush to pick up passengers." According to Uber's data in 2021, over 216,000 individuals registered as Uber and Uber Taxi drivers, while Hong Kong has over 200,000 licensed taxi drivers.
Here are the top 50 countries ranked by the price of a taxi fare for 1 kilometer (Normal Tariff) according to NUMBEO:
1. Switzerland - $4.43
2. Luxembourg - $3.26
3. Kuwait - $3.25
4. Jamaica - $3.22
5. Albania - $3.20
6. Venezuela - $2.70
7. Japan - $2.63
8. Netherlands - $2.61
9. Belgium - $2Title: Hong Kong Taxi Prices Ranked 44th Globally, Higher Than UAE and Lower Than Palestine
Date: April 11, 2024
According to recent data analysis, Hong Kong has been ranked 44th out of 95 regions worldwide in terms of taxi prices. While Hong Kong's taxi fares are not as high as those in certain European and American countries known for their high cost of living, they are still higher than competitors such as Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
The most recent fare increase for Hong Kong taxis occurred in July 2022, resulting in a fare hike ranging from 11.5% to 13.8%. The current request for a fare increase is mainly driven by rising costs such as fuel, maintenance, and insurance, which have significantly impacted drivers' income. Additionally, taxi owners often raise rental fees following fare increases, further reducing drivers' earnings. So, is taking a taxi in Hong Kong considered expensive? According to data collected by Numeo, which compares taxi fares across 95 regions worldwide using different fare calculation methods, the average cost per kilometer for a 10-kilometer journey in Hong Kong is approximately $1.28. This places Hong Kong in the middle of the rankings, occupying the 44th position. It is positioned below Palestine ($1.36) but higher than the UAE ($0.82), which gained attention due to the "Dubai Prince incident" and ranks 65th.
Switzerland and Luxembourg, known for their high cost of living, unsurprisingly top the list with taxi prices reaching $4.43 per kilometer in Switzerland, which is 3.5 times higher than Hong Kong's fares. Other countries such as Germany (12th), Australia (20th), the United States (27th), and the United Kingdom (36th) also surpass Hong Kong in terms of taxi fares. Surprisingly, Japan ranks seventh with a fare of $2.63 per kilometer, making it a relatively expensive destination for taxi rides among Asian countries.
However, there are some unexpected findings that challenge common stereotypes. Jamaica, a small country in Central America and the Caribbean, ranks fourth globally with a taxi fare of $3.24 per kilometer, primarily due to the dominance of the tourism industry and serving high-spending tourists. In West Africa, Nigeria ranks 24th with a fare of $1.79, surpassing both the UK and the US. On the other hand, Venezuela, which is experiencing severe inflation, ranks sixth globally with significantly high taxi prices. In contrast, Southeast Asian countries generally have more affordable taxi fares, with Thailand ranking fourth after Hong Kong at $1.10 per kilometer. Singapore, considered a competitor by the Hong Kong government, ranks 70th globally with a fare of $0.74, while mainland China ranks 83rd.
Considering the above results alongside Hong Kong's high per capita GDP, the city's taxi fares do not appear to be excessively expensive compared to other developed regions. Hong Kong residents generally have a relatively strong ability to afford taxi fares. However, there has been a decline in the use of taxis in Hong Kong. The taxi service in the city is notorious for its subpar quality, with even Singaporean media outlets highlighting the issue. Taxi drivers often provide various excuses for refusing passengers, such as considering the distance too far or too short or avoiding trips across the harbor, leaving passengers feeling helpless.
Since Uber entered the Hong Kong market in 2014, taxi drivers have harbored deep resentment towards the company, frequently accusing it of operating "illegal taxis" with unlicensed vehicles. The police have taken action against Uber, conducting undercover operations in 2015 that led to the arrests of five Uber drivers and the temporary suspension of some of Uber's services. In 2017, 28 Uber drivers were arrested and convicted of "driving a motor vehicle for hire or reward without a permit." Their subsequent appeal to the Court of Final Appeal was also rejected. However, it seems that Uber's reputation among passengers remains unaffected. In 2020, Uber introduced Uber Taxi, which reportedly increased driver income by 20-30% and offered free training courses to attract drivers. This initiative received praise from pro-China media outlets, with headlines such as "Uber has advantages, taxis should not rush to pick up passengers." According to Uber's data in 2021, over 216,000 individuals registered as Uber and Uber Taxi drivers in Hong Kong, while the city has over 200,000 licensed taxi drivers.
In conclusion, while Hong Kong's taxi prices are higher than those in some competing regions, they are not exorbitant compared to other developed countries. The city's ranking of 44th globally reflects its position in the middle range of taxi fares. Factors such as rising costs and rental fees have affected drivers' income, and the decline in taxi usage may be attributed to service quality issues. The presence of ride-hailing platforms like Uber has introduced competition and alternative options for passengers, although it has also sparked tensions within the
香港的士價格全球排名第44位，超越阿聯酋，落後巴勒斯坦
根據最近的數據分析，香港的的士價格在全球95個地區中排名第44位。雖然香港的的士收費不如某些以高生活成本聞名的歐洲和美國國家那麼昂貴，但仍然高於新加坡和阿拉伯聯合酋長國等競爭對手。
香港的的士最近一次加價是在2022年7月，使的士費用上漲了11.5％至13.8％。目前對加價的要求主要是由於成本上升，包括燃料、維護和保險等，這些成本大大影響了司機的收入。此外，的士車主在加價後通常會提高租金，進一步減少司機的收入。那麼，在香港坐的士是否被認為是昂貴的呢？根據Numeo收集的數據，該數據使用不同的計費方法對全球95個地區的的士收費進行比較，結果顯示，香港每公里的平均費用約為1.28美元。這使香港在排名中位居第44位，低於巴勒斯坦（1.36美元），但高於阿拉伯聯合酋長國（0.82美元），後者因“杜拜王子事件”而引起關注，排名第65位。
毫不意外的是，以高生活成本聞名的瑞士和盧森堡佔據榜首，瑞士每公里的的士價格達到4.43美元，是香港價格的3.5倍。其他國家，如德國（第12位）、澳大利亞（第20位）、美國（第27位）和英國（第36位），在的士收費方面也超過了香港。值得注意的是，作為香港居民常去的旅遊目的地，日本以每公里2.63美元的收費位列全球第7位，是亞洲國家中的相對昂貴目的地之一。
然而，有一些出人意料的發現挑戰了常見的刻板印象。中美洲和加勒比海地區的小國牙買加以每公里3.24美元的的士價格在全球排名第四，主要是由於旅遊業的主導地位和高消費的遊客。在西非，尼日利亞以每公里1.79美元的價格排名第24位，超過英國和美國。另一方面，正經歷嚴重通脹的委內瑞拉在全球排名第六，的士價格非常高。相比之下，東南亞國家的的士收費普遍較為實惠，泰國以每公里1.1美元的價格在香港之後排名第四。被香港政府視為競爭對手的新加坡在全球排名第70位，的士價格為0.74美元，而中國大陸排名第83位。
綜合根據最近嘅數據分析，香港嘅的士價格喺全球95個地區中排名第44位。雖然香港嘅的士收費唔似某啲以高生活成本聞名嘅歐洲同美國國家咁貴，但仍然高過新加坡同阿拉伯聯合酋長國等競爭對手。
香港嘅的士最近一次加價喺2022年7月，令的士費用上升咗11.5%至13.8%。而家對加價嘅要求主要係因為成本上升，包括燃料、維修同保險等，呢啲成本大大影響咗司機嘅收入。除此之外，的士車主喺加價之後通常會提高租金，進一步減少司機嘅收入。咁，喺香港坐的士係唔係被認為貴呢？根據Numeo收集嘅數據，佢使用唔同嘅計費方法對全球95個地區嘅的士收費進行比較，結果顯示，香港每公里嘅平均費用約為1.28美元。咁樣就使香港排名第44位，低過巴勒斯坦（1.36美元），但高過阿拉伯聯合酋長國（0.82美元），後者因為「杜拜王子事件」而引起關注，排名第65位。
無驚喜嘅係，以高生活成本聞名嘅瑞士同盧森堡佔據榜首，瑞士每公里嘅的士價格達到4.43美元，係香港價格嘅3.5倍。其他國家，例如德國（第12位）、澳洲（第20位）、美國（第27位）同英國（第36位），都比香港嘅的士收費高。值得留意嘅係，作為香港居民經常去旅遊嘅目的地，日本以每公里2.63美元嘅收費位列全球第7位，係亞洲國家中嘅相對貴目的地之一。
不過，有啲出人意料嘅發現挑戰咗常見嘅刻板印象。中美洲同加勒比海地區嘅小國牙買加以每公里3.24美元嘅的士價格喺全球排名第四，主要係因為旅遊業嘅主導地位同高消費嘅遊客。喺西非，尼日利亞以每公里1.79美元嘅價格排名第24位，超過英國同美國。另一方面，正經歷嚴重通脹嘅委內瑞拉喺全球排名第六，的士價格非常高。相對而言，東南亞國家嘅的士收費普遍比較實惠，泰國以每公里1.1美元嘅價格
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