What you can buy for a dollar in: Hong Kong

Internships in any location, any language, any industry (except, maybe, in finance) mean long hours and little pay. In Hong Kong, where I'm interning this summer, minimum wage is still a relatively new concept—so every dollar counts. These are the things I could buy with said dollar.

1 USD = 7.8 HKD

3 empty DVD cases in Wan Chai, Hong Kong

The computer district in Wan Chai can be a little hectic but its a must-go for tech enthusiasts on the budget. At a electronic accessories store, I passed this gem of a purchase. These three cases cost almost as much as the DVDs that go inside them.

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