@Tripsearching -- How did the move go? Where did you end up living after your temporary stay in corporate housing?
I will be making a similar move to HK from Washington DC at the end of August (yikes, only one month to go!) and have many of the same questions you had as you were preparing to move.
I am single, will be bringing a 20 lbs dog (dachschund mix), and will work in Causeway Bay. My salary will be approximately 170k HKD/month (not including a 20K/month rental subsidy for the first two years). I'd like to get a 1 bedroom plus den for 25K on the HK island side, if possible. Commuting time matters somewhat to me so I want to live near an MTR station and would prefer not to have to change trains. I'm also a foodie and love a well-made cocktail so would like a place that has good food/drink/entertainment options that are nearby or easily accessible. Is my rental budget realistic?
I've been thinking about Kennedy Town but are there any other areas I should look at? I'll be taking a familiarization and preliminary apartment shopping trip out there next week.
Also would be interested in how things fared with importing the dog (did your dog end up in quarantine?), your recommendations regarding bank accounts (is HSBC still the way to go? What about Citi?), and any other tips you (or others) might have. Thanks!
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