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(2) |
The CPI(A), CPI(B) and CPI(C) respectively
cover some 50%, 30% and 10% of households in Hong Kong. The
average monthly household expenditure (in HK$) of these groups
during the base period (i.e. Oct. 1999-Sep. 2000) were $4,500-$18,499,
$18,500-$32,499 and $32,500-$65,999 respectively. After taking
into account the impact of changes in price levels since the
base period, the expenditure ranges of the different CPIs
at 2003 prices are broadly equivalent to $4,200-$17,000 for
the CPI(A), $17,000-$30,000 for the CPI(B) and $30,000-$60,900
for the CPI(C). The Composite CPI is compiled based on the
expenditure patterns of all these households taken together. |
