[goleoboy]

Is $40k enough for 2 people? including rent? (assuming rent is about $15k)... any thoughts? how much for all the other stuff esp transportation and groceries?

[PDLM]

It's twice the median household income in Hong Kong, so yes it must be possible.

[sunniefaith]

But then again, that depends on your lifestyles as well. If you eat out all the time and where you eat at. Or if you decide to shop at Citysuper.

[goleoboy]

just comparing expense for us right now in NYC... about $3k rent and $2k everything else (USD) so thinking $5k x 8 = $40k/month. But again, lifestyle has alot to do with it. I'm not sure if i wanna spend over $20k for rent in HK tho... maybe $15k in the outskirts. Yeah, alcohol is expensive in HK but luckily trying to cut down on drinkie drinkies... :-)

[Mat]

You don't need to spend more than 15K on rent. They are plenty of places with great appartment/view/facilities (swimming pool...)... between 7K and 15 K and they are not very far from the center. Take Olympic City as an example....15 minutes from Central by MTR and rents are between 9 and 12K...they are plenty of other examples...

[goleoboy]

that's very motivating to know! Will be hard to adapt to lack of space when we move to HK. But can't wait - really look forward to it. Such a dynamic place!