Cost of Living Comparison Between Shenzhen and Hong Kong 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Hong Kong are 58.92% higher than in Shenzhen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Hong Kong are 94.00% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Rent Prices in Hong Kong are 165.20% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hong Kong are 69.36% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Groceries Prices in Hong Kong are 50.27% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hong Kong is 15.12% higher than in Shenzhen | |
Restaurants | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
31.00 ¥ (37.16 HK$) |
50.05 ¥ (60.00 HK$) |
+61.46 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 ¥ (239.75 HK$) |
417.11 ¥ (500.00 HK$) |
+108.55 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (41.96 HK$) |
33.37 ¥ (40.00 HK$) |
-4.66 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.00 ¥ (9.59 HK$) |
41.71 ¥ (50.00 HK$) |
+421.39 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 ¥ (23.97 HK$) |
41.71 ¥ (50.00 HK$) |
+108.55 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
29.18 ¥ (34.98 HK$) |
30.68 ¥ (36.78 HK$) |
+5.13 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.35 ¥ (4.02 HK$) |
7.50 ¥ (8.99 HK$) |
+123.71 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.43 ¥ (2.91 HK$) |
6.26 ¥ (7.50 HK$) |
+157.78 % |
Markets | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
57.05 ¥ (68.39 HK$) |
74.07 ¥ (88.79 HK$) |
+29.82 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
12.62 ¥ (15.13 HK$) |
11.29 ¥ (13.54 HK$) |
-10.50 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.74 ¥ (4.48 HK$) |
6.32 ¥ (7.57 HK$) |
+69.09 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
15.81 ¥ (18.95 HK$) |
23.25 ¥ (27.87 HK$) |
+47.07 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
30.05 ¥ (36.02 HK$) |
55.25 ¥ (66.23 HK$) |
+83.86 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
17.35 ¥ (20.80 HK$) |
29.90 ¥ (35.84 HK$) |
+72.31 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
43.24 ¥ (51.84 HK$) |
64.89 ¥ (77.79 HK$) |
+50.06 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
7.22 ¥ (8.65 HK$) |
11.80 ¥ (14.15 HK$) |
+63.48 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
5.04 ¥ (6.04 HK$) |
6.74 ¥ (8.08 HK$) |
+33.87 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
7.37 ¥ (8.84 HK$) |
10.62 ¥ (12.73 HK$) |
+44.02 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.84 ¥ (5.80 HK$) |
7.77 ¥ (9.32 HK$) |
+60.65 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
3.84 ¥ (4.60 HK$) |
7.10 ¥ (8.51 HK$) |
+85.07 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
4.88 ¥ (5.85 HK$) |
7.84 ¥ (9.40 HK$) |
+60.80 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.71 ¥ (5.65 HK$) |
7.52 ¥ (9.02 HK$) |
+59.58 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
4.92 ¥ (5.89 HK$) |
10.58 ¥ (12.68 HK$) |
+115.19 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
150.00 ¥ (179.81 HK$) |
125.13 ¥ (150.00 HK$) |
-16.58 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
7.34 ¥ (8.80 HK$) |
12.16 ¥ (14.58 HK$) |
+65.63 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
14.67 ¥ (17.58 HK$) |
14.11 ¥ (16.91 HK$) |
-3.80 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (29.97 HK$) |
50.05 ¥ (60.00 HK$) |
+100.21 % |
Transportation | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 ¥ (4.79 HK$) |
8.34 ¥ (10.00 HK$) |
+108.55 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 ¥ (239.75 HK$) |
417.11 ¥ (500.00 HK$) |
+108.55 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (11.99 HK$) |
20.02 ¥ (24.00 HK$) |
+100.21 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (4.82 HK$) |
11.41 ¥ (13.68 HK$) |
+183.63 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
49.00 ¥ (58.74 HK$) |
85.09 ¥ (102.00 HK$) |
+73.65 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
27.18 ¥ (32.58 HK$) |
55.50 ¥ (66.53 HK$) |
+104.24 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
151,600.00 ¥ (181,727.27 HK$) |
208,554.28 ¥ (250,000.00 HK$) |
+37.57 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
138,350.00 ¥ (165,844.11 HK$) |
199,608.02 ¥ (239,275.86 HK$) |
+44.28 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
476.64 ¥ (571.37 HK$) |
1,510.27 ¥ (1,810.40 HK$) |
+216.86 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.14 ¥ (0.16 HK$) |
0.62 ¥ (0.75 HK$) |
+354.11 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
130.77 ¥ (156.76 HK$) |
150.96 ¥ (180.96 HK$) |
+15.43 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
292.37 ¥ (350.47 HK$) |
474.17 ¥ (568.40 HK$) |
+62.18 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
112.12 ¥ (134.41 HK$) |
64.78 ¥ (77.66 HK$) |
-42.22 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 ¥ (59.94 HK$) |
81.75 ¥ (98.00 HK$) |
+63.51 % |
Childcare | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
4,322.22 ¥ (5,181.17 HK$) |
4,962.62 ¥ (5,948.84 HK$) |
+14.82 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
156,666.67 ¥ (187,800.83 HK$) |
110,262.11 ¥ (132,174.36 HK$) |
-29.62 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
428.12 ¥ (513.21 HK$) |
505.19 ¥ (605.59 HK$) |
+18.00 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
245.93 ¥ (294.80 HK$) |
233.71 ¥ (280.15 HK$) |
-4.97 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
622.24 ¥ (745.89 HK$) |
581.04 ¥ (696.51 HK$) |
-6.62 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
669.15 ¥ (802.13 HK$) |
754.12 ¥ (903.99 HK$) |
+12.70 % |
Rent Per Month | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,509.52 ¥ (6,604.42 HK$) |
14,211.64 ¥ (17,035.90 HK$) |
+157.95 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,330.43 ¥ (3,992.29 HK$) |
10,039.98 ¥ (12,035.21 HK$) |
+201.46 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
11,177.27 ¥ (13,398.52 HK$) |
28,588.85 ¥ (34,270.27 HK$) |
+155.78 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,131.82 ¥ (8,549.12 HK$) |
19,209.54 ¥ (23,027.03 HK$) |
+169.35 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
9,410.35 ¥ (11,280.45 HK$) |
19,107.79 ¥ (22,905.06 HK$) |
+103.05 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
5,416.92 ¥ (6,493.41 HK$) |
12,306.81 ¥ (14,752.53 HK$) |
+127.19 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shenzhen Edit |
Hong Kong Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
8,553.58 ¥ (10,253.43 HK$) |
19,103.04 ¥ (22,899.37 HK$) |
+123.33 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.15 | 2.53 | -50.89 % |
| Last update: | March 2021 | March 2021 | |
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