Cost Handbook 2nd Quarter 2011

HONG KONG

Second Quarter 2011

QUARTERLYCONSTRUCTION COST REVIEW

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Content

1. Review of the “Revitalizing Industrial Buildings” Policy

2. Approximate Building Costs in Hong Kong

3. General Trend of Building Works Tender Prices in Hong Kong

4. Labour Index & Average Daily Wage of Workers Engaged in Public Sector Construction Projects

5. Materials Indices & Average Material Prices

6. Usable Floor Areas Completed / With Consent to Commence

7. Gross Value of Construction Work Performed

8. Approximate Building Costs for Major Cities in Asia

Statistical data are compiled from sources deemed reliable but accuracy is not guaranteed. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this data, in whole or in part, is permitted providing the source is quoted.

QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION COST REVIEWSECOND QUARTER 2011 1

1 Review of the “Revitalizing Industrial Buildings” Policy

By April 2011, twelve months after the “Revitalizing Industrial Buildings” policy came into effect, Lands Department had received 56 applications – 45 for wholesale conversion and 11 for re-development. With an estimated 1,000 buildings eligible under the scheme, these numbers are far from encouraging.

Application Status WholesaleConvention

Re-Development

Being processed 27 4

Approved10

(7 out of 10 have been executed

7

Rejected / Withdrawn 8 -

ApplicationsReceived :

45 1156

Buildings Eligible : 1,000+(Total industrial buildings in Hong Kong : ~1,400)

ccording to feedback received so far, the reasons for such a lukewarm response are various but the majority relate to the

practical difficulties encountered in designing a viable commercial building whilst still complying with the policy requirements.

The intent of the policy is to facilitate the upgrading of existing industrial buildings by means of wholesale conversion. Many of these are either under-utilized or simply lying empty as a result of Hong Kong’s transition from an industrial to a services economy. To encourage this, the policy waives the conversion premium for buildings of at least 15 years old. If conversion is not viable, re-development is also an option as the policy allows buildings of 30 years old or more to apply for a compulsory sale order with a threshold as low as 80% of its building ownership. In this case, the owner can pay the land premium by installments under given conditions. It is obvious that the policy makers have made an effort to cater for the problem of split ownership and multi-tenancy in industrial buildings – a situation unique to Hong Kong.

Wholesale conversion is the main intention of the policy. Exemption of the normal conversion premium is intended to encourage building owners to convert their buildings from industrial to commercial, and in so doing attract higher returns. However, experience has shown that successfully converting an industrial building into a good quality office building under the present planning and technical constraints is more difficult than anticipated. This casts uncertainty over the return on investment involved and has made owners hesitant to apply.

Planning Constraints

Under the Policy, owners of eligible buildings need to work around the following conditions:

• Thebuildingbulk,heightandstructuremustremain unchanged, with no increase inGFA.

• The converted building must comply withall currently prevailing and applicableregulations,codesandpracticenotes.

Commonly Proposed Conversion Constraint

Enhance the building features:• setback at street level• create atrium• create indent at building facade• connect to footbridge nearby

Alteration to structure not

allowedRemove/modify existing structure to:

• achieve natural lighting and ventilation code

• increase headroom for new loading bays under code

• form new exit staircase, corridor, sprinkler pump rooms to meet code

Give up GFA at a location then add back elsewhere within building envelop:

• for new car parking space under current code

• for pipe ducts & plant rooms of upgraded E&M installations

Add back areas must be within building envelop and

subject to prevailing

Regulations

Replace existing windows with curtain wall that will project from the existing structural face

Increases in GFA and

building bulk not allowed

Add lift machine room and A/C fan room at roof top

Increase in building height

not allowed



Technical Problems

Conversion of an industrial building into an office building is more challenging than it might first appear. The exterior appearance, space requirements, traffic flow and facilities within the building are all different from one building to the next. All these issues need to be resolved within the existing carcase which cannot be changed. To add to the problem, the full extent of the works required would only become clear when construction has started and the existing works are opened up. For a typical industrial building owner, this is likely not a process with which they will have had much experience.

Proposed Works Related problems

• Works to facade, lift lobby, corridor

& lavatory, with incumbent tenants

Nuisance to existing tenants.Phasing work & night works may be required

Prolonged construction period

• Additional water tank for sprinkler system under code

• Additional plant for E&M enhancement

Local structural strengthening may be required to support the tank & equipment

Construction of additional plant room

• Structural repair Thorough inspection is required to identify structural defects. Additional structural work may be required to comply with latest fire protection regulations.

• Upgrading of E&M systems

• Upgrading of lift system

Temporary diversion and addition-al duct space may be required.

Additional lift shafts may be required.

Baseline Scheme for Wholesale ConversionMany building owners have queried what is the minimum cost to carry out a usage conversion? On the assumption that the industrial building has been properly maintained and upgraded from time to time, the works required for a usage conversion could potentially be limited to just tenancy re-partitioning, replacement/modification of architectural finishes and upgrading of E&M installations.

Most existing industrial buildings are only 10-20 storeys, single block, with a medium size floor plate, with only one or two sides of the facade exposed to view. The seven executed approvals pictured below are fairly typical. Upgrading the external appearance could be relatively simple.

In such cases, the cost for converting to a new use could be kept to a minimum, as indicated below.

Industrial to Office (Grade B) – Baseline Scheme

Building Elements HK$ per m2CFA(*) Remark

Demolition & removal works $300

Remove existing finishes, partitions and E&M distribution

Structural repair – Assume not required

Facade $200 Repaint / re-tile

Architectural works $1,000 New partitions, doors & finishes

E&M upgrading and modification $1,500

Wiring & ducting and minor works to plant & mains to suit new tenancy layout

Lifts upgrading $500 Change cargo lifts to passenger lifts

Total Estimated Cost: $3,500 Moderate phasing

works allowed

(*)FordefinitionofCFA,pleaserefertoSection2



Wholesale conversion can, when properly planned, be carried out without the need to temporarily decant tenants – thus reducing the loss of income during construction. Scheduled overhaul works may also be combined with the conversion works to minimize the nuisance caused to the occupants.

For aged buildings that are not properly maintained, the cost of conversion may be close to that of redevelopment. It is therefore prudent to carry out feasibility studies on “to convert” or “to re-develop” options before decisions are made.

Sustainability MeasuresSince the Government has put sustainability firmly on its agenda, the policy contains various incentives in respect of green features.

For example, if a building under the wholesale conversion scheme could achieve certain levels of sustainability design under BEAM Plus, the authorities would be prepared to accept alternatives to overcome technical difficulties in complying with code. Such as:

• Forinsufficientnaturalventilationandlighting,artificialprovisionsarepermitted.

• ForA/Cplatformsmountedtoexternalwalls,exemptions would be considered regardingitssizeorprojectionoverthestreet.

• For curtain wall facade, projecting overstreetswouldbepermitted.

Buildings willing to become “green” may findthesea“win-win”solution.

Hurdle or Opportunity?Conversion premiums to be waived under the policy were once charged at about HK$4,000-10,000/m2 internal floor area, depending on the location of the buildings, lease conditions and land use. Provided that the conversion cost is less than the conversion premium waived, many

building owners should find the policy beneficial.

One other issue has been that some of the policy conditions have been open to interpretation. However, over the last year, many of the grey areas within the policy guidelines have been clarified. For example:

• Authorities have clarified that curtain wallsareentitledtoGFAconcessionandwillnotbe considered as an increase inGFA andbuildingbulkunderwholesaleconversion

• Additionalplant roomsat roof levelwillnotbecountedasanincreaseinbuildingheight,butwillbecountedwhenconsideringheightrestriction;etc.

As to car parking provisions, the transport-related authorities have expressed that they will take into account the site constraints of the building in their applications and will exercise discretion in granting conversion approvals. Actually, out of the 10 approved conversion applications, none could meet current space standards and only two could provide loading / unloading spaces.

Standard Space Provisions

Building Use Loading / Unloading Parking

Headroom(min.) 3.6m-4.7m 2.4m

Industrial One per 700-3,000m2 One per 600-1200m2

Office One per 2,000-3,000m2 One per 150-300m2

Retail One per 800-1,200m2 One per 150-300m2

Source:PlanningDepartment,HKSARAllareasareintermsofGrossFloorArea(GFA)

Although we are already one year into the 3-year revitalization scheme, the time left may still be sufficient if all can make use of the experience gained and start now. While the government is preparing for a mid-term review later this year, stakeholders can take this opportunity to provide feedback to government. Revitalization of the existing industrial building stock is an important step towards a better and more sustainable building environment for Hong Kong.


2 Approximate Building Costs in Hong Kong

Building Type HK$/m2 CFA Outline Specification

DOMESTIC 1. Public rental housing based on Hong Kong Housing Authority Non-standard Cruciform Block design

2. Private housing estates with 2 or more towers, 30-50 storeys high, with average unit size not greater than 100m2. Single glazed windows. Tiled or plastered finishes - in general. Average quality built-in furniture and fittings.

3. Private luxury apartments with unit average size greater than 100m2. Provisions generally of high quality. Premium grade stone finishes/fittings.

4. Private housing, apartments and houses equipped with air-conditioning, kitchen cabinets and home appliances, but excluding decorations and loose furniture.

Public rental housing estates, high rise 6,970 - 8,010

Private housing estates, high rise 15,950 - 17,500

Private luxury apartments, high rise 18,500 up

Terraced houses 20,600 - 22,600

Detached houses 28,800 up

OFFICE / SHOPPING CENTRE 1. Offices based on buildings 20 - 30 storeys high with floor plans minimum 1,000m2 per level.

2. Shopping centres and average standard offices exclude finishes, A/C ducting & light fittings to tenant areas.

3. Prestige offices are fitted with raised floor, suspended ceiling, A/C ducting and light fittings to tenant areas.

Average standard offices, high rise 15,950 – 18,000

Prestige offices, high rise 20,600 up

Average standard shopping centres 16,000 - 19,500

Prestige shopping centres 20,600 up

INDUSTRIAL 1. Flatted factories and industrial-office buildings exclude manufacturing equipment, special services provisions, air-conditioning and electrical distribution system to tenant areas.

Light duty flatted factories, high rise, 7.5kpa (150 lb.) loading

8,400 - 9,350

Heavy duty flatted factories & warehouses, high rise, 15kpa (300lb.) loading

9,050 - 10,400

Industrial - Office buildings 11,100 - 13,800

HOTEL 1. F.F.&E. includes interior decoration and loose furniture etc. but excludes pre-opening expenses and hotel operation system & equipment costs (e.g. cutlery, crockery, linen, uniform, etc.).

2. Buildings include 1 level of basement.

3-Star hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E 19,300 - 21,500

5-Star hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E 25,900 up

OTHERS 1. Carparks to be multi-storey, open sided.

2. Primary and secondary schools are allowed with standard government provisions.

3. Schools include external works but exclude F.F.&E.

Carparks, above ground 7,200 - 8,200

Primary and secondary schools 10,800 - 11,800

International schools 13,500 - 15,100

Notes: 1. The costs for the respective categories given above are averages based on fixed price competitive tenders. It must be understood that the actual cost of a building will depend upon the design and many other factors and may vary from the figures shown.

2. The costs per square metre are based on Construction Floor Areas (CFA) measured to the outside face of the external walls / external perimeter including lift shafts, stairwells, balconies, plant rooms, water tanks and the like.

3. All buildings are assumed to have no basements (except otherwise stated) and are built on flat ground, with normal soil and site condition. The cost excludes site formation works, external works, land cost, professional fees, finance and legal expenses.


3 General Trend of Building Works Tender Prices in Hong Kong (including labour, materials, plant, overheads & profit)

Source: Competitive tenders received by Davis Langdon & Seah Hong Kong and the ASD Building Works Tender Price Index (BWTPI).

Notes:

Year2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Quarter IndexASD TPI (Base = 100, at Year 1970)

1st Quarter 862 687 720 685 711 714 821 1,118 1,074 1,134 1,273

2nd Quarter 842 742 723 712 716 730 859 1,305 983 1,161

3rd Quarter 807 692 722 704 718 751 906 1,401 1,111 1,249

4th Quarter 721 733 681 701 697 789 998 1,262 1,107 1,266

DLS TPI (Base = 100, at Year 1970)1st Quarter 990 915 855 940 945 970 1,020 1,239 1,245 1,297 1,385

2nd Quarter 960 890 878 952 955 980 1,074 1,360 1,242 1,315 1,425

3rd Quarter 945 875 895 933 963 985 1,175 1,355 1,253 1,342

4th Quarter 935 840 895 930 970 990 1,150 1,281 1,273 1,367

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1. The index measures the trend of general builder’s works only. Special works and Mechanical and Electrical Services would have to be considered separately.

2. All indices were published quarterly. For reference purpose, only indices from 1st quarter of 1998 and onwards are given in detail on the above graph, whereas indices for the years 1970 - 1997 are shown with their 4th Quarter figures.


4 Labour Index & Average Daily Wage of Workers Engaged in Public Sector Construction Projects

Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Quarter Index (Base = 100, at June 1995) Figures below are quarterly average of the monthly indices

1st Quarter 150 147 143 137 131 137 129 129 131 133

2nd Quarter 150 146 140 136 133 135 128 128 131

3rd Quarter 149 146 140 133 134 131 128 129 131

4th Quarter 148 143 138 132 136 130 129 130 132

Selected TradeAverage Daily Wage (HK$)

Nov 10 Dec 10 Jan 11 Feb 11 Mar 11 Apr 11General Workers 598 599 602 605 605 604

Concretor 935 926 929 923 923 935

Bar Bender and Fixer 1,161 1,167 1,175 1,188 1,190 1,198

Carpenter (formwork) 994 997 1,007 1,012 1,017 1,021

Plumber 889 886 882 872 860 863

Plasterer 888 891 890 884 888 893

Painter and Decorator 830 813 792 786 766 778

Electrical Fitter (incl. Electrician) 686 697 694 702 712 712

Bricklayer 865 861 865 843 853 876

Drainlayer 872 876 887 897 904 905

Metal Worker 826 829 841 831 838 799

Joiner 914 916 909 886 874 874

Construction Plant Mechanic 792 797 793 789 788 795

Glazier 956 908 894 706 931 963

Bamboo Scaffolder 1,090 1,072 1,094 1,090 1,113 1,111

Structural Steel Erector 1,028 1,017 1,029 1,026 969 968

Asphalter (road construction) 706 705 695 691 690 705

Mechanical Fitter 614 623 609 609 619 610

Source : Census & Statistics Department

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5 Material Indices & Average Material Prices

Selected Material UnitAverage Material Price (HK$)

Nov 10 Dec 10 Jan 11 Feb 11 Mar 11 Apr 11Mild Steel Round Bars (6mm-20mm) t 6,195 6,408 6,868 7,010 6,956 6,888

High Tensile Steel Bars (10mm-40mm) t 5,906 6,003 6,277 6,392 6,533 6,475

Portland Cement t 621 621 640 642 639 656

Hardwood m3 3,763 3,992 4,107 4,362 4,595 5,066

Plywood (19mm thick) m2 66 66 66 68 70 70

Concrete Blocks (100mm thick) m2 61 62 65 65 65 65

Aggregates (All grades) t 53 50 54 54 53 54

Sand t 72 72 72 72 72 72

Galvanised Mild Steel Angles t 11,471 12,099 12,109 12,309 12,329 12,609

Homogeneous non-slip floor tiles (200 x 200mm) m2 146 146 146 148 148 148

UPVC Pipes (32mmØ x 4m long) No. 47 47 47 47 47 47

Clear Sheet Glass (5mm) m2 134 136 137 138 138 138

Emulsion Paint litre 39 39 39 41 41 43

Source : Census & Statistics Department

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6 Usable Floor Areas Completed / With Consent to Commence

Period2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Quarter Usable Floor AreaTotal usable floor area completed (‘000m2)

1st Quarter (Q1) 318 253 324 292 232 225 183 215 496 343

2nd Quarter (Q2) 378 425 451# 388 322 271 162 149 141

3rd Quarter (Q3) 678 454 590 259 333 126 370 250 299

4th Quarter (Q4) 586 455 356 288 502 407 382 201 204

Total usable floor area with consent to commence (‘000m2)

Q1 First submissionMajor revision 229 291

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19588

52168

130129

275124

14892

24348

102196


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255141

120129

355107

25878

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16586

317173

301218

1443

26343

288 183


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249191

20594

7838

25358

109 58

Source : Census and Statistics Department and Buildings Department

1. As from January, 2003 onwards, statistics by Buildings Department on "Consent to Commence" are published with 2 sub-divisions viz "First Submission" and "Major Revision". The 2 sub-divisions are added together to compare with past data.

2. Figures marked with " # " includes units of the Hunghom Peninsula, which were converted from Private Sector Participation Scheme to private buildings (Total 81,900m2), as per Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics, June 2004 Edition.

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7 Gross Value of Construction Work Performed

* Provisional Source : Census and Statistics Department

QuarterValue Performed (HK$ Million)

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011A. Private sector sites

1st Quarter 9,900 9,259 6,892 6,725 6,051 6,959 8,382 8,600 6,349 7,286*2nd Quarter 11,143 9,065 6,911 6,421 6,161 7,429 8,122 9,055 9,2763rd Quarter 10,769 8,766 6,840 6,524 6,016 6,582 7,688 8,408 7,3604th Quarter 10,480 8,097 7,377 6,685 6,627 8,004 9,303 7,543 7,222

Year Total : 42,292 35,187 28,020 26,355 24,855 28,974 33,495 33,606 30,307

B. Public sector sites1st Quarter 9,007 7,662 7,569 6,924 4,693 4,293 3,819 3,967 6,511 9,534*2nd Quarter 8,464 9,061 7,256 5,895 3,998 3,575 3,762 4,652 6,9373rd Quarter 7,191 8,090 6,890 4,951 3,918 3,105 3,653 4,428 8,6514th Quarter 7,408 7,564 6,818 4,565 4,526 3,530 4,105 5,605 9,117

Year Total : 32,070 32,377 28,533 22,335 17,135 14,503 15,339 18,652 31,216

C. Locations other than sites1st Quarter 7,981 7,854 8,607 9,579 11,229 10,995 11,883 11,750 11,926 12,970*2nd Quarter 7,809 7,555 8,744 10,027 12,305 11,979 13,213 12,415 12,1093rd Quarter 7,780 7,970 9,432 11,137 12,368 13,057 12,818 11,969 12,6204th Quarter 8,068 8,088 9,835 11,417 12,338 13,358 12,851 12,552 13,097

Year Total : 31,638 31,467 36,618 42,160 48,240 49,389 50,765 48,686 49,752

Annual gross value performed (A + B + C)Total : 106,000 99,031 93,171 90,850 90,230 92,866 99,599 100,944 111,275

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8 Approximate Building Costs for Major Cities in Asia

Region Hong Kong Macau Shanghai Beijing Seoul Tokyo

Building Type USD/m2 CFA

DOMESTIC Average standard apartments,

high rise2,145 1,257 639 567 494 1,371 2,210

Luxury apartments, high rise 2,370 1,794 958 1,004 572 1,714 3,080

Terraced houses 2,770 N/A 799 534 421 1,714 N/A

Luxury houses 3,690 N/A 1,065 785 587 2,057 2,700

OFFICE / SHOPPING CENTRE Average standard offices,

high rise2,175 N/A 958 959 711 1,222 2,660

Prestige offices, high rise 2,640 N/A 1,278 1,283 989 1,393 3,180

Average standard shopping centres

2,275 1,530 1,012 1,102 757 1,559 2,170

Prestige shopping centres 2,640 2,413 1,328 1,295 1,095 2,160 2,280

INDUSTRIAL Light duty flatted factories,

high rise, 7.5kpa (150 lb.) loading

1,140 1,133 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,540


1,245 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2,030

Single storey conventional factory with structural steel roof

N/A N/A 532 593 495 735 1,770

HOTEL Resort hotels, inclusive of

F.F.&EN/A N/A 1,328 N/A N/A 1,593 3,470

3-Star hotels, inclusive of F.F.&E

2,615 2,428 1,065 1,180 943 1,809 3,450


3,320 3,155 2,129 1,941 1,430 2,413 5,050

OTHERS Carparks, above ground 985 600 383 461 340 592 1,670

Exchange Rate Used: US$1 = HK$7.8 MOP7.99 RMB6.47 RMB6.47 RMB6.47 KRW1,083 JPY79.22

1. The costs for the respective categories given above are averages based on fixed price competitive tenders. It must be understood that the actual cost of a building will depend upon the design and many other factors and may vary from the figures shown.



4. The standard for each category of building vary from country to country and do not necessarily follow those of Hong Kong.

5. Fluctuation in exchange rates may lead to changes in construction costs expressed in U.S. dollars.

Notes:

Guangzhou/ Shenzhen


8 Approximate Building Costs for Major Cities in Asia

RegionSingapore Kuala

Lumpur Bangkok Jakarta Brunei ManilaBuilding Type USD/m2 CFADOMESTIC Average standard

apartments, high rise1,695 484 815 595 875 830

Luxury apartments, high rise 2,785 1,122 1,142 800 1,080 1,045

Terraced houses 2,060 334 574 N/A 530 585

Luxury houses 2,420 1,008 951 475 755 1,145

OFFICE / SHOPPING CENTRE Average standard offices,

high rise2,100 789 738 575 875 815

Prestige offices, high rise 2,340 1,157 967 850 1,200 1,070

Average standard shopping centres

2,260 789 787 495 855 740

Prestige shopping centres 2,500 961 918 540 1,105 955

INDUSTRIAL Light duty flatted factories,

high rise, 7.5kpa (150 lb.) loading

1,130 461 590 N/A 490 422


1,375 547 N/A N/A N/A 470

Single storey conventional factory with structural steel roof

970 455 590 260 445 405

HOTEL Resort hotels, inclusive of

F.F.&E2,500 1,399 2,229 1,200 1,440 1,270


2,585 1,612 1,344 980 1,575 1,220


3,470 2,349 1,901 1,390 2,180 1,580

OTHERS Carparks, above ground 770 300 344 260 500 435

Exchange Rate Used: US$1 = S$1.24 RM3.02 BHT30.51 IDR8,565 B$1.25 PHP43.25

1. The costs for the respective categories given above are averages based on fixed price competitive tenders. It must be understood that the actual cost of a building will depend upon the design and many other factors and may vary from the figures shown.



4. The standard for each category of building vary from country to country and do not necessarily follow those of Hong Kong.

5. Fluctuation in exchange rates may lead to changes in construction costs expressed in U.S. dollars.

Notes:

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1. United States of America: Arlington, Boston, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York,

Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica,

Seattle, Washington DC2. UK: London, Birmingham, Bristol,

Cambridge, Heathrow, Leeds, Liverpool, Maidstone, Manchester, Norwich, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Southampton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff

3. Ireland: Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick

4. Germany: Munich5. Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

6. Egypt: Cairo7. Nigeria: Lagos8. South Africa: Bloemfontein,

Cape Town, Durban, George, Johannesburg, Klerksdorp, Nelspruit, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth, Port Shepstone, Pretoria,

Richards Bay, Stellenbosch, Vanderbijlpark

9. Botswana: Gaborone10. Mozambique: Maputo11. Lebanon: Beirut12. Saudi Arabia: Riyadh13. Bahrain: Manama14. Qatar: Doha15. UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai

16. Pakistan: Karachi17. India: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi,

Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune18. Thailand: Bangkok19. China: Hong Kong, Beijing,

Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Foshan, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Macau, Sanya, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Tianjin, Wuhan

20. Korea: Seoul21. Japan: Tokyo22. Malaysia: Selangor, Johor, Penang,

Sabah, Sarawak23. Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City24. Philippines: Manila

25. Singapore26. Indonesia: Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya27. Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan,

Kuala Belait28. Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane,

Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Townsville

29. New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

30. Sri Lanka: Colombo

Cost Handbook 2nd Quarter 2011

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