Hi
I work for an FS company as part of their International Assignment Team. Things you need to consider when moving are:
- will the company be tax equalising you or are you responsible for your own taxes. HK being a low tax jurisdiction means tax equalisation is not a good option for most.
-most companies will pick up the cost of visas, temp accommodation, international health plans, etc. Query if they're not offered.
-for guidance on salary take a look at the robert walters and other agency websites. They all have very basic salary survey's on them that you can view.
- What about your insurances such as life, disability? If you're coming on to local insurance plans check the level of coverage. If you own a house in your home country the coverage may not be adequate particularly as your salary is likely to drop.
- does the company offer cultural training / language courses / relocation assistance such as help finding a school, etc.
- try and negotiate a club membership.
- review the relocation policy. It should cover you for flights, temporary accommodation, break costs associated with your home country lease / contracts, shipping, set-up costs over here (don't forget you'll need to have enough cash to pay up to 4 months rent up front as a deposit on a property).
-get some estimates of rental costs from this site before agreeing your package. Rental costs are v v v expensive here unless you're willing to live up to 30 mins from the business district.
-check your repatriation clause. It is a given you can go home when your time comes or is it a business need - the two are very different things.......
-have you an entitlement to home leave flights?
Lastly think about the personal side of things. Can you live without your friends? Do you like travel (there's lots of options here)? Look at you main social costs and see how they weigh up in the HK cost wise.
I hope this helps......