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  1. Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK
    Hi all. I am a British citizen and I live in retirement with my Hong Kong/Italian wife in France. We are retired. As I'm a bit older than my wife we are being realistic and considering my wife's future if I pass away first. She has family in the UK so one option that may become attractive is...
  2. France Expat Forum for Expats Living in France
    First post on this brilliant forum. I'm so impressed with the quality of posting and knowledge of the participants. In May we moved permanently from Hong Kong into our French holiday home. Very happy with the decision and all the administrative issues were running smoothly until today. I...
  3. Other Asia
    Hey All, I'm a Indian bachelor living in Qatar. Making about USD 2000 a month, Living a good life and saving around 1300USD. Is it recommended to move to Hong kong, Considering that I'll make around 30K HKD a month and I need to save at least around 10-12K HKD.
  4. Other Asia
    Is anyone from here in Hong Kong. I would like to visit soon, and take a look at living there long term, but I would appreciate any advice or tips preferably from someone living in HK now.
  5. Articles: Asia
    Hong Kong is the most expensive place in the world for expats to rent a home, costing an average of US$10,929 per month, up 4.9% year on year, followed by New York and Tokyo, according to new research. In Europe the most expensive place for expat rents is London, averaging US$7,189, according...
  6. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    HI Guys, I have a quick question. I am applying for Skill Assessment via Engineers Assessment for my Civil Engineering degree through Washington Accord (graduate from the university of Hong Kong, 2012 graduation). So no CDR is required. I am wondering if it's a good idea to get my work...
  7. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi guys, I am applying for skill assessment from Engineers Australia. I graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a full-time Civil Engineering Degree. So I can apply under Washington Accord to get my skill assessed. My questions: 1. Is it possible to still get work assessed under the...
  8. Articles: Asia
    Cities in Asia, Europe and Africa are the most expensive places in the world for expats employed by international companies, led by Hong Kong, new research has found. The annual global cost of living survey from Mercers also looks at the changes ahead for expats and employers, suggesting that...
  9. Articles: Americas
    New York is the most expensive place in the world to live and work, followed by Hong Kong and London with Dublin now the second costliest city in Europe, largely driven by the cost of renting a home. It is the second year in a row that New York has topped the rankings, compiled by international...
  10. Articles: Americas
    Los Angeles has been named the top global city for the second time in four years, narrowly beating Hong Kong in second place and London in third, the latest worldwide research shows. Cities in the United States dominate this year’s ranking index from global asset management company Schroders...
  11. Articles: Asia
    Hong Kong is once again the most expensive location in Asia for expats to rent a home, followed by Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul, the latest research shows. Rental prices for an unfurnished, middle market, three bedroom apartment in areas commonly inhabited by international expats in Hong Kong...
  12. Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK
    Tier 5 YMS visa after Tier 4 Hi everyone! I am now a MA student in the UK and will finish the course in the coming September (excited!) I have two questions here: 1. Is it okay to apply for YMS visa before my student visa expires? Tier 4 only allows me to work <20 hours every week but I am...
  13. Articles: Americas
    San Francisco, London and Hong Kong are the most expensive places in the world to rent an apartment with Prague and Cape Town the most cost effective in a ranking of 20 cities popular with expats. Also expensive are Tokyo and New York City, according to the research from Barratt London which...
  14. Other Asia
    Hello everybody, It's my first time posting on a forum. I'll give a short introduction of myself. I'm 24 years old born in Europe but from chinese descent. It was my childhood dream to work in HK, that's why I chose to study computer science, something needed internationally. I really want to...
  15. Other Asia
    Hello, Can anyone recommend a dog walker who would be available to walk my dog daily for three months while I am away in UK. The gig starts from 28th of December until March 31st. Must love animals, especially dogs, non-smoking. Walking must be done between the hours of 7 PM and 9 PM for at...
  16. Other Asia
    Hello all, I am currently undertaking a TEFL course and I am looking to get in touch with someone who is a teacher/ assistant teacher/ playgroup teacher/ kindergarten teacher in Hong Kong. All I need is to get answer for a few question regarding the education and certification I need to gain...
  17. Other Asia
    Hi Guys, I am moving to HK next month. My office is in Cyber Port Road. Can anyone suggest residential area near to 100 Cyber Port, HK. It would be helpful If anyone can tell about approx rent also. Do we need to deposit any amount to apartment owner as security if yes.Please in approx...
  18. Other Asia
    Hi, I am thinking about moving to HK from the USA, and visited some relatives there recently. I know that HK apartments are much much smaller than housing in the USA, and I'm thinking I may need to refurnish when I move - so I went to look at the furniture stores in Horizon plaza in Ap Lei...
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