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Working in Hongkong
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TS[sin]
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Apr 20 2016, 01:04 PM, updated 10y ago
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Hey people,
By chance, anyone worked in Hong Kong before?
I have been in Hong Kong, for travel but never lived there for lolng time.
What would be the cost of living like in Hong Kong eg to rent house, for food and living etc.
Appreciate if you can share.
Thank you.
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TS[sin]
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Apr 20 2016, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Apr 20 2016, 03:28 PM) The potential hiring company did not provide you accommodations? The cost to stay in HK is very hefty. Make sure the pay is REALLY good before you decide.. Actually they might. I am looking at how much I need to ask for if they providing accommodation etc, or not providing. Any idea about the other living cost especially daily meals? I remember when I was in Hongkong for travel the food was quite expensive as well
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TS[sin]
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Apr 21 2016, 07:48 AM
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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Apr 21 2016, 12:01 AM) That could because the place that you went are all tourist spots. I believe you can get a decent meal that is relatively cheaper than usual. Just like how tourist go KLCC and Midvalley, they wouldn't go to those hawker stalls that workers go. You really need to survey properly before making a decision. Good luck!  Hehe true true... But eating there really expensive. Manage to talk to a HK friend. The area that I will be most likely working / staying is Tun Mun. Rental like HKD 8000, for cheaper option. Per meal is HKD 50. Ouch.
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TS[sin]
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Apr 21 2016, 10:16 AM
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QUOTE(Belphegor @ Apr 21 2016, 08:20 AM) You mean Tuen Mun? Which industry and what position you taking up there? Too early to say that, I am just guessing. It will be some ulu place for sure. Power industry
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TS[sin]
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Apr 21 2016, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Apr 21 2016, 11:09 AM) Thats quite a kampung place but they have quite a few shopping complex like Aeon and V-City which is quite new. Not too bad. If you dont mind smaller houses I think you can also find HKD5000 over there. I have worked in HK city for about two year. And food is much much more expensive in the main city. I see... 5k sounds acceptable. Just wondering, when you worked for 2 years in Hong Kong, do you have to pay MPF ? And their income tax is higher than Malaysia or lower? From what I gather from internet, seems to be lower
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TS[sin]
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Apr 25 2016, 08:24 AM
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QUOTE(sishouse2 @ Apr 24 2016, 09:36 PM) Tuen Mun close to shenzhen u can massagi every weekend I used to work around Dong Guan for half year, know the market very well It's nice place hehe, not cheap to take the boat though, I think around RM 100+ to go HK and another RM 100+ to return
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TS[sin]
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Apr 25 2016, 08:26 AM
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QUOTE(Hackmon @ Apr 23 2016, 06:06 PM) HKD30k can survive and can save some money also. Means monthly expenses come to around HKD 30k? That's quite hectic
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TS[sin]
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Apr 25 2016, 08:27 AM
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QUOTE(z21j @ Apr 25 2016, 12:37 AM) My friends from HKU, CUHK also wanted to move to some other cities .. egL Shanghai etc. HK lifestyle is just too hectic and pressure. Everything expensive and the only thing good abt HK is lower tax when come to employment. This is only my opinion formed through observation.. I see... I choose HK not because of place, mainly because there is an opening for a suitable position. But true one of my main concern would be the cost of living, and about how much I need to ask for to ensure I won't end up getting paid lesser than what I am currently having. If not change job lagi tolak gaji, rugi lah hehe
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