The move here really depended on Mr N'fixit's transfer/ promotion from the UAE. We both think we're much better off in HK. A HUGE regret I made was throwing in a good job with a great work/ life balance plus apartment in Berlin to to move back to Oz where the pay was/ is less, no job available, high cost for a low standard if living ( espc in Sydney), no life/ work balance. Some people would disagree, but for my line of work, it was. Apart from the pollution and unbelievable crowding at times, plus the high rent, both my husband and I hold the opinion that the pros of living in HK outweigh the cons of moving back to either of our home countries.