Current prices in China vary depending on factors such as region and time of day, so whether or not it is considered expensive needs to be judged based on the local price level.

At the same time, prices may vary from restaurant to restaurant.

Taking a look at the price level of an average popular restaurant, 42 dollars for 2 sliced beef chow mein, 1 heel of thick sausage, 1 halibut egg, 1 chicken leg and 1 lion's head can't be considered as more expensive.

In general, a serving of sliced beef chow mein costs around $15 at a restaurant, a thick sausage around $3, a marinated egg around $2, a chicken leg around $5 and a lion's head around $5.

That should add up to a total of about $30, plus another order of sliced beef chow mein for $15, for a total of about $45 versus $42, which is cheaper instead.

But the price could be higher at an upscale restaurant or specialty snack bar.

So, whether it is considered expensive or not also needs to be combined with the local price level and the grade of the restaurant to make a comprehensive judgment.