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🇭🇰 Hong Kong — skyscrapers, global finance, and a city that never slows down.
🇹🇼 Taipei — night markets, bubble tea, and neon-lit streets.

But how do everyday costs compare? Let’s take a closer look. 👇

💰 Salary
The average take-home pay in Hong Kong is $3,650, more than double Taipei’s $1,647. High incomes reflect the city’s finance-driven economy — but also the pressure of higher costs. Taipei salaries are lower, but the money stretches further in daily life.

🏠 Rent
A one-bedroom flat is about $2,353 in Hong Kong vs. $814 in Taipei. Housing is notoriously expensive in Hong Kong, where space is limited and demand relentless. In Taipei, you can get a decent central apartment without spending most of your paycheck.

⚡ Utilities
Monthly bills in Hong Kong run around $232, compared to $82 in Taipei. Air conditioning in the dense, humid city drives up electricity use, while Taipei households spend far less.

🚗 Gasoline
Filling the tank costs $3.15 per liter in Hong Kong vs. $1.02 in Taipei. That’s triple the price — though many Hongkongers rely on public transport instead of owning a car.

🥛 Milk
Milk is almost the same price — $3.11 in Hong Kong and $3.18 in Taipei — but it’s considered a “premium” product in both since local production is limited and imports drive prices.

🧋 Bubble Tea
Hong Kong cafés sell it for about $3.72, while in Taipei it’s just $1.32. Taiwan is the birthplace of bubble tea, and the sheer number of stalls keeps prices low.

📱 iPhone
In Hong Kong, the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) costs about $1,313, while in Taipei it’s $1,486. Electronics stay cheaper in Hong Kong thanks to its zero VAT policy, while Taiwan’s 5% VAT adds to the price tag.

👉 Night markets or harbor views — which city would you pick? 👇

📌 Sources: Numbeo, Foodpanda HK, Chun Shui Tang, Apple

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