Cost of living in Hong Kong: what you’ll have to pay more for in 2025

Cost of living in Hong Kong: what you’ll have to pay more for in 2025

[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025

From electricity and transport to fast food and rent, prices are set to rise from January.



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