| Is 10K enough for a reasonably comfortable existence?
Hello everbody,
I am aware that there are loads of similar threads discussing quality of life in HK depending on your salary, yet many of them are speaking in--for me--very high numbers. I didn't find many threads from people living on a low budget so I would be very grateful for any experience or advice.
I'm 24 year old and have been living in the UK for about 2 years now (I'm not English). I have a bachelor's degree in IT and English, and was recently offered a job in HK as a IT support staff. The whole opportunity sounds exciting and I'm seriously considering accepting the offer. I'm just not sure about the money issue as the offered salary is 10K HKD.
Is it possible to lead a reasonably comfortable existence with this amount of money? I don't mind making compromises, going local, etc., but at the same time I don't want to count every penny. With this salary and after rent, food, travel expenses, will I have some money left for occasional chill out/hobbies (maybe travelling around a bit, attending a martial arts class, going out)?
The company offers lot of tranings, workshops, etc. and there's a good chance for career/salary growth, but still I'm a bit worried about the beginnings.
What would your advice/reaction as experienced Hong Kongers be? All comments and ideas much appreciated. Thank you.  |