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| Expense | Sha Tin | Kowloon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.45 | $12.31 | Sha Tin |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $45.79 | $49.25 | Sha Tin |
| Cappuccino | $3.43 | $3.69 | Sha Tin |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $259 | $279 | Sha Tin |
| Monthly public transport pass | $41.98 | $45.14 | Sha Tin |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $111 | $119 | Sha Tin |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $32.05 | $34.47 | Sha Tin |
| Fitness club membership | $32.05 | $34.47 | Sha Tin |
| Cinema ticket | $8.40 | $9.03 | Sha Tin |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,175 | $1,287 | Sha Tin |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $817 | $895 | Sha Tin |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,452 | $2,686 | Sha Tin |
| Total single-person budget | $1,581 | $1,716 | Sha Tin |
| Average net salary | $3,392 | $3,648 |
Sha Tin is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sha Tin runs about $1,581 versus $1,716 in Kowloon — a difference of roughly 9%.
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 Tin · Full cost of living in Kowloon