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.