MOVING TO HONG KONG

Seb Bal New member

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14 years ago

Hi there everyone,

I was offered a position in HK recently. I am an Architect with international experience and was offered a basic salary of 46000HK$ month. I have browsed here and there to find out whether this is a decent salary or not.聽 Could anyone help me finding out and give me their thoughts. Could this guarantee me a good living in the city?. I am single and 36 yo and my wish would be that of saving something..

Thanks Seb

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Seb Bal New member

4POSTS

14 years ago

Thanks J..which areas should I start looking at for a decent place to rent but not too expensive and close enough to the town centre. My office is located quite centrally in fact..

JWilliamson Serial expat

514POSTS

14 years ago

Anywhere on HK Island will be near by due to Hk fast public transport and the small size of the city. Soho is ideal right where the action is. Mid levels and Shan Wan are next to it as well. JW

acgaur Member

15POSTS

14 years ago

Seb,

I moved to HK couple of weeks back.
My observation is major of the money goes out to accomodation.

And accomodation a decent one would be around some HKD15k and utilities etc. probably 2k to 3k
Monthly expenses around 8k to 10k
Tax on salary is flat 15%

Do your maths before you take a call.

Cheers

JWilliamson Serial expat

514POSTS

14 years ago

acgaur wrote:
Seb,

I moved to HK couple of weeks back.
My observation is major of the money goes out to accomodation.

And accomodation a decent one would be around some HKD15k and utilities etc. probably 2k to 3k
Monthly expenses around 8k to 10k
Tax on salary is flat 15%

Do your maths before you take a call.

Cheers

I agree and the same size flat near soho will cost you around 25k due to the location.

acgaur Member

15POSTS

14 years ago

JWilliamson wrote:
acgaur wrote:
Seb,

I moved to HK couple of weeks back.
My observation is major of the money goes out to accomodation.

And accomodation a decent one would be around some HKD15k and utilities etc. probably 2k to 3k
Monthly expenses around 8k to 10k
Tax on salary is flat 15%

Do your maths before you take a call.

Cheers

I agree and the same size flat near soho will cost you around 25k due to the location.

Correct..HK is expensive to live but good to explore. Hey Will, few of my friends are coming down on New year eve, I am planning to take them to Macau..any suggestions ...

JWilliamson Serial expat

514POSTS

14 years ago

Veniatian hotel is nice.

acgaur Member

15POSTS

14 years ago

Its all sold out...

JWilliamson Serial expat

514POSTS

14 years ago

#10

sucks been there and was nice.

acgaur Member

15POSTS

14 years ago

#11

i got to know there are some package deals available from Sheung Wan...I might check it out tomorrow

JWilliamson Serial expat

514POSTS

14 years ago

#12

Lantua Island is nice but will be cold this weekend

acgaur Member

15POSTS

14 years ago

#13

hmm...the plan is to visit Macau for new year -->then in HK at Lan Kwai Fong etc. and ending at Shenzen,...

JWilliamson Serial expat

514POSTS

14 years ago

#14

keep to the plan

Seb Bal New member

4POSTS

14 years ago

#15

many thanks guys! I knew that the flats were pretty expensive actually. I have checked the areas you've suggested to me and they look pretty cool. To me it sounds like it won't be impossible anyway and the offer i was made is quite in line with the general market..basically I get that it will be enough for a good living..