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| Expense | Kwai Chung | Kowloon City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.72 | $11.45 | Kwai Chung |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.88 | $45.79 | Kwai Chung |
| Cappuccino | $2.92 | $3.43 | Kwai Chung |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $220 | $259 | Kwai Chung |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.64 | $41.98 | Kwai Chung |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $93.96 | $111 | Kwai Chung |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.22 | $32.05 | Kwai Chung |
| Fitness club membership | $27.22 | $32.05 | Kwai Chung |
| Cinema ticket | $7.13 | $8.40 | Kwai Chung |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $958 | $1,175 | Kwai Chung |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $666 | $817 | Kwai Chung |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,999 | $2,452 | Kwai Chung |
| Total single-person budget | $1,314 | $1,581 | Kwai Chung |
| Average net salary | $2,880 | $3,392 |
Kwai Chung is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kwai Chung runs about $1,314 versus $1,581 in Kowloon City — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Kowloon City leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kwai Chung · Full cost of living in Kowloon City