Move to HK with child

Ann1978 · #1 (**permalink**) 19th February 2012, 08:45 PM

Hello, my husband and I are in the process of relocation to HK with our 1 year old son and I am not sure where we should live, would it be possible to get some advice?

I will stay at home with our son so I would like to live in an area with other expats/mums in the same situation, also convenient for babygroups/daycare/activities. Prob only HK island as my husband will work in Central.

Our accommodation budget is 90000 HKD/month, would this give us a decent place to live and if so where?

I appreciate any help/advice!

Thanks

JWilliamson · #2 (**permalink**) 20th February 2012, 03:36 AM

Anywhere your heart desires, there are many locations near central.

HKmaam · #3 (**permalink**) 25th February 2012, 06:08 AM

If your not looking for a crazy night life in Central and don't mind staying close to home a lot, Discovery Bay might be a nice option for you.

JWilliamson · #4 (**permalink**) 27th February 2012, 01:24 AM

Crazy can be created anywhere you would like to created. maybe you mean if they want a quieter lifestyle then move further away from the city (Hong Kong).

AndrewC · #5 (**permalink**) 14th March 2012, 10:12 AM

With 90k accomodation allowance, the world is your osyter. Well, HK is anyway. You can opt for about 75% of the flats here. It just depends on how far you want your husband to travel. If you want to have an open view, with greenery or the sea, then you might have to travel a bit more. But if you don't mind seeing other buildings, then HK Island is OK for you

cylshain · #6 (**permalink**) 16th March 2012, 03:19 AM

Good evening, Ann! Have you moved to Hong Kong yet? My husband and I will be moving from the the States to Hong Kong in mid April. I think with your budget for housing, it won't be too difficult to find something that is nice there.

My husband and I used to work and live in Hong Kong before. That is really a very nice place to live. Everything is very clean, modern, convenient, and high-tech. That is why we choose to move back there. The people there also very efficient.

If you still have not found any place to live, after I have arrived there in mid-April, I will keep an eye for you, and send you some tips if you like.

Regards,
Christina

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Originally Posted by Ann1978

Hello, my husband and I are in the process of relocation to HK with our 1 year old son and I am not sure where we should live, would it be possible to get some advice?

I will stay at home with our son so I would like to live in an area with other expats/mums in the same situation, also convenient for babygroups/daycare/activities. Prob only HK island as my husband will work in Central.

Our accommodation budget is 90000 HKD/month, would this give us a decent place to live and if so where?

I appreciate any help/advice!

Thanks

Bloombergur · #7 (**permalink**) 30th March 2012, 07:30 PM

Hi Christina,

I've been reading your posts, and found them really helpful.

I'm from Dallas, and recently got an job offer in HK for roughly 31k per month. Is it do-able in HK for 23 yr old? I like to eat out, couple drinks on the weekends and work out.

Regards to housing, I don't necessarily mind the size really, but I'd like to have a nice surroundings. My work is located in central financial district on HK island, where would you recommend to live? I am hoping to keep the rent under/equal 10k HKD.

Really appreciate your time!

JWilliamson · #8 (**permalink**) 2nd April 2012, 01:49 AM

For 10K you will not be living in Central but around North point which is like 10 to 15 mins away. For 10K you will get a 500 to 600 sq ft place.

chipsbinder · #9 (**permalink**) 8th April 2012, 05:11 PM

1 year old son is not a problem. some expats with thier school-aged children cant find an international school in HK.... so sad. BTW, Wish you and your family enjoy the time in Hong Kong

lynhk · #10 (**permalink**) 4th May 2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ann1978

Hello, my husband and I are in the process of relocation to HK with our 1 year old son and I am not sure where we should live, would it be possible to get some advice?

I will stay at home with our son so I would like to live in an area with other expats/mums in the same situation, also convenient for babygroups/daycare/activities. Prob only HK island as my husband will work in Central.

Our accommodation budget is 90000 HKD/month, would this give us a decent place to live and if so where?

I appreciate any help/advice!

Thanks

expat area in hk, midlevels repulse bay, happy valley, or outlying island, discoverybay, pm me if you any more question more than happy to help