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| Expense | Sha Tin | Tin Shui Wai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.45 | $11.45 | Sha Tin |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $45.79 | $45.79 | Sha Tin |
| Cappuccino | $3.43 | $3.43 | Sha Tin |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $259 | $259 | Sha Tin |
| Monthly public transport pass | $41.98 | $41.98 | Sha Tin |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $111 | $111 | Sha Tin |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $32.05 | $32.05 | Sha Tin |
| Fitness club membership | $32.05 | $32.05 | Sha Tin |
| Cinema ticket | $8.40 | $8.40 | Sha Tin |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,175 | $1,175 | Sha Tin |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $817 | $817 | Sha Tin |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,452 | $2,452 | Sha Tin |
| Total single-person budget | $1,581 | $1,581 | Sha Tin |
| Average net salary | $3,392 | $3,392 |
Sha Tin is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sha Tin runs about $1,581 versus $1,581 in Tin Shui Wai — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Sha Tin 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 Tin Shui Wai