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| Expense | Sha Kok Mei | Kowloon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.72 | $12.31 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.88 | $49.25 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Cappuccino | $2.92 | $3.69 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $220 | $279 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.64 | $45.14 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $93.96 | $119 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.22 | $34.47 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Fitness club membership | $27.22 | $34.47 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Cinema ticket | $7.13 | $9.03 | Sha Kok Mei |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $958 | $1,287 | Sha Kok Mei |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $666 | $895 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,999 | $2,686 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Total single-person budget | $1,314 | $1,716 | Sha Kok Mei |
| Average net salary | $2,880 | $3,648 |
Sha Kok Mei is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sha Kok Mei runs about $1,314 versus $1,716 in Kowloon — a difference of roughly 31%.
Salary-adjusted, Kowloon 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 Sha Kok Mei · Full cost of living in Kowloon