Cost of living
Hong Kong (China) compared to Taisheng
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Overview comparison
Hong Kong (China)Taisheng
Consumer prices in Hong Kong (China) are roughly 76% higher than in Taisheng.
Cost of living
| Item | Hong Kong (China) | Taisheng |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,221 | 649 |
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| Total with rent family | 8,176 | 2,025 |
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| Without rent one person | 809 | 329 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,690 | 1,238 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,061.74 | 258.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 4,518.16 | 588.16 |
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| Food person | 435 | 232 |
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| Food family | 1,318 | 581 |
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| Transport person | 190.32 | 84.19 |
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| Transport family | 529.08 | 258.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.99 years | 69.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hong Kong (China) | Taisheng |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.4 | 3.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 54.87 | 17.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.09 | 5.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.51 | 1.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.5 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.43 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hong Kong (China) | Taisheng |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,278.48 | 359.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,673.55 | 211.45 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 5,759.95 | 572.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,002.41 | 346.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.9 | 41.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 244.32 | 64.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.55 | 16.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hong Kong (China) | Taisheng |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.92 | 5.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 23,305 | 3,690 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 19,805 | 2,342 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 | 0.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.46% | 31.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.1 | 3.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.92 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hong Kong (China) | Taisheng |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.94 | 2.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.65 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.38 | 1.4 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.83 | 11.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.63 | 3.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.65 | 14.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.84 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Hong Kong (China) | Taisheng |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 89.75 | 35.65 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.63 | 6.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.53 | 34.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 31.8 | 3.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.91 | 81.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.68 | 109.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 943.21 | 277.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,406 | 10,066 |
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