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Median Intensity: What does the average wage get you in Hong Kong?

The median monthly wage in Hong Kong is just $14,800. This week we get super depressed as we ask: Just how far does $14K get you in Hong Kong­—and around the world?

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Median Intensity: What does the average wage get you in Hong Kong?
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Property Hunt Say you’re going to spend half of your $14K salary on your rent—high, but this is Hong Kong. You’ll be pleased to know that in the SAR, $7K gets you…
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