Liechtenstein Hong Kong

Updated 2026-05-04

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Hong Kong

Minimum Wage

HK$42.10 /hr

$5.37 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

HK$20,500 /mo

Avg. salary: +193% Liechtenstein vs Hong Kong

Liechtenstein has no statutory minimum wage, while Hong Kong sets a floor of $5/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $7,655/mo in Liechtenstein versus $2,616/mo in Hong Kong, a 2.9:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Liechtenstein and Hong Kong
Metric	Liechtenstein	Hong Kong	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	HK$42.10 $5.37	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	HK$7,297 $931.08	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	HK$87,568 $11,173.52	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	HK$20,500 /mo $2,615.76	+192.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	HK$19,475 /mo $2,484.98	—
Median individual income /yr	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	HK$246,000 /yr $31,389.16	+243.5%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Liechtenstein is higher.

Work Week

Liechtenstein: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Liechtenstein's labor law (Arbeitsgesetz) largely mirrors Swiss standards. The standard contractual workweek is typically 40-42 hours. Maximum working time and overtime provisions follow cantonal-equivalent arrangements. German is the official language.
Hong Kong: hrs/wk standard

Hong Kong has NO statutory standard working hours or maximum working hours for most employees (a rare situation globally). The government has considered legislation but has not enacted a standard hours law. Working hours are determined by individual employment contracts. Average actual working hours are ~40-44 hrs/week. Overtime pay is not legally mandated except for certain specific occupations.

See this comparison from Hong Kong's perspective: Hong Kong vs Liechtenstein

Compare Liechtenstein with...

Liechtenstein vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Liechtenstein vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Liechtenstein vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Liechtenstein vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Liechtenstein vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Liechtenstein vs France € 12.02 /hr

Liechtenstein vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Liechtenstein vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Liechtenstein or Hong Kong?

In Liechtenstein, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In Hong Kong, it is HK$42.10/hr ($5.37 USD).

How much more does the average worker earn in Liechtenstein compared to Hong Kong?

The average gross salary in Liechtenstein is CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD), compared to HK$20,500/mo ($2,615.76 USD) in Hong Kong. In USD terms, workers in Liechtenstein earn approximately 193% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Liechtenstein and Hong Kong is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Liechtenstein earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Hong Kong.