Cost of living in Shenyang, China vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenyang (China) is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (HK$30) | HK$78 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (HK$33) | HK$38 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (HK$16) | HK$46 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (HK$14) | HK$24 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9元 (HK$10) | HK$30 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14元 (HK$17) | HK$24 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (HK$76) | HK$94 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20元 (HK$24) | HK$27 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.59元 (HK$5.49) | HK$18 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 203元 (HK$243) | HK$228 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (HK$14) | HK$19 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Shenyang (China) is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,750元 (HK$3,285) | HK$42,886 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,062元 (HK$2,463) | HK$30,303 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385元 (HK$460) | HK$1,785 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,164元 (HK$2,585) | HK$22,986 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,383元 (HK$1,652) | HK$15,433 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 540元 (HK$645) | HK$1,098 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 161元 (HK$192) | HK$144 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,222元 (HK$2,654) | HK$5,101 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773元 (HK$923) | HK$1,193 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (HK$43) | HK$70 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18元 (HK$21) | HK$93 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 9% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 481元 (HK$575) | HK$745 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 354元 (HK$423) | HK$309 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 638元 (HK$762) | HK$724 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,007元 (HK$1,202) | HK$1,276 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Shenyang (China) is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 127,667元 (HK$152,508) | HK$232,888 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143元 (HK$171) | HK$609 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | HK$70 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 16% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45元 (HK$54) | HK$56 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | HK$128 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | HK$450 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (HK$36) | HK$66 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (HK$48) | HK$44 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (HK$54) | HK$52 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (HK$14) | HK$18 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 (HK$48) | HK$283 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 157元 (HK$187) | HK$360 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 104元 (HK$125) | HK$199 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500元 (HK$4,181) | HK$1,018 | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (HK$493) | HK$900 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49元 (HK$58) | HK$103 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (HK$39) | HK$46 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (HK$23) | HK$68 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | HK$3,559 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$1.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (HK$299) | HK$876 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16元 (HK$19) | HK$62 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,399 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shenyang (China) is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$122,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$49,188 (41,176元) in Shenyang.
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