Lisamaree
New memberNew Zealander expat in Hong Kong
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New Zealander
Lives in Hong Kong
Speaks English, a little Cantonese
Registration: 06 July 2013
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What is the expected salary of qlikview consultant in hongkong. by zoyee1
What is the expected salary of an experienced qlickview consultant and I would also like to know how is life in hongkong.. accommodation British schools. Help highly appreciated.
David: That "cost of living in Hong Kong" forum is pretty out of date. Zoyee: Accommodation will be your single largest expense. Depending on your family and the number of bedrooms, whether you want an oven (or even a kitchen), number of toilets, ... Read More
Filipino community in Hongkong by ruthannbasnillo
Hi, we will be visiting Hongkong anytime soon, is there a way you could help me find Filipino organizations there and which places? Thanks!
It depends who you wish to target. As you are probably aware the majority of Filipinos here are domestic helpers so I am not sure if they are your core focus or not as many of them don't have the financial means to purchase property as they are ... Read More
British schools in Hongkong by zoyee1
Hi, would like to know if there are goods british schools in Hongkong. Help appreciated.
Yes. There are and they vary depending on whether you are interested in IB or the A-Level system as well as how much you can afford to pay. That article Maximillien posted is somewhat out of date. As of next year the ESF system will no longer be ... Read More
Places to visit in Hong Kong by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Hong Kong, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Hong Kong, the tourist sites? How to visit the ...
Standard tourist spots: The Peak (and Peak Tram) Mid-Levels Escalator Star Ferry Tsim Sha Tsui and Avenue of Stars A trip on a Hong Kong tram One of the many tourist street markets - be it Stanley Markets, Ladies Market in Mong Kok, Toy Market in ... Read More
Advice for moving to HK by wail25
hi i am wail from algeria please i am preparing my self to move with my wife to HK after few months to work and live there can i get some advises plz thanks
If is easier to get your job and visa before arriving in Hong Kong in my opinion. Read More
Advice for moving to HK by wail25
hi i am wail from algeria please i am preparing my self to move with my wife to HK after few months to work and live there can i get some advises plz thanks
What would you like to know? Do you have a job offer? What will your monthly budget be? If you can be a bit more specific I am sure a few of us can give you some tips and advice. :) Read More
Walt Disney HK or Shanghai? by jcsing
Walt Disney will soon be opened in Shanghai. However, in your own thought HK's Walt Disney can be as spectacular as Shanghai knowing that Shanghai disney's will accomodate millions of millions patronage than in HK. Will HK Disney will be closed ...
I think primarily it will depend on the expansion plan for Hong Kong Disneyland. As Shanghai is breathing down it's back, it will need to seriously look at investing in some unique yet popular additions to continue to encourage Mainland visitors. ... Read More
Cost of living, why not a sample budget? by cchrysl
I see so many posts here, asking for cost of living. Why not post some sample budgets? For a family of two: * Housing in Central area (2 bedrooms+living room/750 sqft) - xx HKD / month * Insurance - xx HKD / month * Utilities (electricity, ...
Hailey is right - budgeting for Hong Kong is not as clearcut nor as simple as what the OP said. Unless you have lived in Hong Kong I don't think you can assume or apply other city costs of living as Hong Kong has such a wide level of extremes and ... Read More
How to make friends in Hong Kong by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Hong Kong :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Hong Kong? Thanks in ...
It depends what kind of people you like to meet. You can post in one of the forums over in geoexpat.com or asiaexpat.com. If you have kids, geobaby.com isn't too bad (I made some great mummy friends there of kids similar age to my own when I first ... Read More