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Hong Kong residents seek cheaper mainland China cities beyond Shenzhen

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Hong Kong residents are increasingly seeking more affordable living and dining options in mainland China, moving beyond Shenzhen to cities like Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen. A retired Hong Kong resident noted that meal costs in Shenzhen have significantly increased, making cities like Guangzhou and Zhongshan more attractive due to their lower prices. This shift indicates a growing trend of cost-conscious individuals exploring a wider range of mainland Chinese cities for better value. AI

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Hong Kong residents seek cheaper mainland China cities beyond Shenzhen

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · He Huifeng ·

    Shenzhen too pricey? Cost-conscious Hongkongers dig deeper into mainland China

    Seventy-something Hong Kong retiree Leung Ching says a meal for four in Shenzhen, the megacity in mainland China roughly an hour’s train ride away, that cost just over 300 yuan (US$45) a few years ago now runs to 500 to 600 yuan. It would cost around HK$1,000 (US$127.50) in Hong …

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