Key facts
- Shenzhen meal costs have risen from over 300 yuan to 500-600 yuan.
- Hong Kong meal costs are around HK$1,000 (US$127.50).
- Guangzhou meal costs are around 300 yuan.
- Zhongshan meal costs are around 200 yuan.
Hong Kong residents are finding that Shenzhen, a major mainland Chinese city, is becoming less affordable. A retiree noted that a meal for four in Shenzhen has increased from just over 300 yuan a few years ago to 500-600 yuan, while the same meal in Hong Kong would cost around HK$1,000. Other mainland cities like Guangzhou and Zhongshan offer more budget-friendly options for dining.