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Wang Tau Hom vs Sha Tin

Hong Kong vs Hong Kong · 4 km apart

Wang Tau Hom

Hong Kong

$10,251 ($1,314)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Sha Tin

Hong Kong

$12,329 ($1,581)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Wang Tau Hom	Sha Tin	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$9.72	$11.45	Wang Tau Hom
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$38.88	$45.79	Wang Tau Hom
Cappuccino	$2.92	$3.43	Wang Tau Hom
Monthly groceries (single person)	$220	$259	Wang Tau Hom
Monthly public transport pass	$35.64	$41.98	Wang Tau Hom
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$93.96	$111	Wang Tau Hom
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$27.22	$32.05	Wang Tau Hom
Fitness club membership	$27.22	$32.05	Wang Tau Hom
Cinema ticket	$7.13	$8.40	Wang Tau Hom
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$958	$1,175	Wang Tau Hom
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$666	$817	Wang Tau Hom
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$1,999	$2,452	Wang Tau Hom
Total single-person budget	$1,314	$1,581	Wang Tau Hom
Average net salary	$2,880	$3,392

Verdict

Wang Tau Hom is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Wang Tau Hom runs about $1,314 versus $1,581 in Sha Tin — a difference of roughly 20%.

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 Wang Tau Hom · Full cost of living in Sha Tin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wang Tau Hom cheaper than Sha Tin?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $1,314 per month in Wang Tau Hom versus $1,581 in Sha Tin — about 20% less.

How far is Wang Tau Hom from Sha Tin?

The straight-line distance between Wang Tau Hom and Sha Tin is approximately 4 km (3 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Wang Tau Hom or Sha Tin?

The estimated average net salary is $2,880 in Wang Tau Hom and $3,392 in Sha Tin. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,566 in Wang Tau Hom versus $1,811 in Sha Tin per month.