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Software Engineer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Guangzhou and Hong Kong: Average gross pay is 62% higher in Hong Kong. Cost of living is 48% cheaper in Guangzhou. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Guangzhou is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.7/10 compared to 6.5/10.

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Guangzhou
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Hong Kong

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$45,000/yr
$73,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$19,000
$37,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$37,000
$63,000
Senior Developer Pay
$59,000
$94,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$78,000
$117,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$950
$2,500
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$590
$1,600
Groceries (Monthly)
$240
$420
Public Transport Pass
$46
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$148
$220
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,720/mo
CHEAPER
$3,318/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
13%
15%
Social Security Deduction
11%
5%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$2,205/mo
$4,016/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.7
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.5
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$485/mo
$698/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~21 months
~14 months
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