Staff reporter
Is pricey Hong Kong nearly 10 times costlier than China?
A recent discussion on Xiaohongshu has reignited intense debates about differences in salary and living costs between Hong Kong and the mainland.
A video posted by a user highlights the perception gap, with many mainlanders arguing that a monthly salary of HK$30,000 in Hong Kong holds the same purchasing power as 3,000 yuan (HK$3,249) in the mainland due to high expenses.
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