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Cheaper overall| Expense | Tin Shui Wai | Central District | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.45 | $10.80 | Central District |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $45.79 | $43.20 | Central District |
| Cappuccino | $3.43 | $3.24 | Central District |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $259 | $245 | Central District |
| Monthly public transport pass | $41.98 | $39.60 | Central District |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $111 | $104 | Central District |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $32.05 | $30.24 | Central District |
| Fitness club membership | $32.05 | $30.24 | Central District |
| Cinema ticket | $8.40 | $7.92 | Central District |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,175 | $1,093 | Central District |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $817 | $760 | Central District |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,452 | $2,280 | Central District |
| Total single-person budget | $1,581 | $1,480 | Central District |
| Average net salary | $3,392 | $3,200 |
Central District is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tin Shui Wai runs about $1,581 versus $1,480 in Central District — a difference of roughly 6%.
Salary-adjusted, Tin Shui Wai 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 Tin Shui Wai · Full cost of living in Central District