Wed Dec 24, 11:41 AM ET

This undated photo released by the Hong Kong Tourism Board shows people shopping on Fa Yuen Street in Hong Kong. Chances are that by the time you get off a plane in Hong Kong, you've already spent half of your trip's budget on that flight. But even with a reputation for being one of the world's top five most expensive cities to live, Hong Kong can be surprisingly cheap when you travel and eat as locals do. (AP Photo/Hong Kong Tourism Board)

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