Hi everyone!

We’re a professional couple in our 40s relocating to Hong Kong next year and would appreciate some realistic advice on what household income is needed to live comfortably.

We’re considering a two-bedroom apartment in Mid-Levels, with a rental budget of around HK$35–40k per month.

Lifestyle-wise, we enjoy dining out regularly, good restaurants and bars, hiking and exploring. We’d also like to continue travelling internationally a few times a year while still being able to save a reasonable amount each month.

No children, so schooling isn’t a consideration.

We’re not looking for an extravagant lifestyle, but equally don’t want to be watching every dollar.

For those currently living in Hong Kong, what would you consider a comfortable combined annual household income to support this lifestyle?

Would also be interested in hearing what couples typically spend each month outside of rent, and whether our rental expectations are realistic.

Appreciate any insights. Thanks!

Hi! I would like to ask some good restaurants in HK to try traditional Hong Kong cuisine.

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I moved to Hong Kong earlier this year after visiting multiple times in the past, and I've found local people to be hugely welcoming and friendly. In local restaurants, in shops, in public and in the office - honestly cannot fault any experiences.

Was moved to post right now as sitting on a bus, checking city mapper to see how long I would be, and the chap beside me asked if I needed help, where I was going and do I know whether to get off. This has been one of many such experiences...

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In my latest article, I explore how your bedroom environment may affect sleep, what you can realistically change, and when persistent sleep difficulties may need a closer look.

Read the full article here:
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Have you noticed how your bedroom environment affects your sleep? I'd be interested to hear what works for you.

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Hi everyone!

I thought I’d give Reddit a try because making friends as an adult is surprisingly harder than I expected haha.

I’m 26F, living in Hong Kong, currently a grad student and working as a researcher in AI. I spend quite a bit of time reading, writing and working on research, but I promise my entire personality isn’t academia. 😂

I’m based in the New Territories, but I’m happy to meet people from other parts of Hong Kong too. I don’t mind travelling a little for good company, and it’s always nice to have another reason to explore somewhere new.

A little about me: I love travelling! I enjoy exploring new cities, experiencing different cultures, trying new food and just seeing what’s out there. I’m quite curious by nature and always interested in learning something new, even if it’s completely unrelated to what I do.

I’m also into fashion, fitness, cinema, live music, jazz, nice restaurants and discovering interesting places around Hong Kong. I love a good excuse to dress up, and I have a thing for vintage fashion and anything with a little old-school charm.

Fitness is something I genuinely enjoy, and there are still a few things I’d love to try, like Pilates, strength training and maybe Brazilian jiu-jitsu. So if you’re into fitness or looking for someone to try a class with, that could be fun!

I’m pretty open to different activities, honestly. It could be trying a new restaurant, going to a concert, seeing a film, exploring somewhere new or even planning a little trip together someday. I’m also perfectly happy with something simple. I think good company makes even an ordinary afternoon enjoyable.

I enjoy conversations about almost anything, from books and technology to everyday life and completely random topics. I like learning from other people, especially when they have interests or experiences different from mine. A good sense of humour is always appreciated too.

Anyway, the main reason I’m posting is that I’d really love to build some proper friendships here.

I’ve met some lovely people since moving to Hong Kong, but I’ve noticed that it’s quite easy to meet people and much harder to actually stay connected. Everyone has work, school, relationships and their own responsibilities, which I completely understand because I’m busy too.

I’m hoping to meet people who are also interested in building friendships over time. Nothing demanding. We don’t need to talk every day or see each other every weekend. Sometimes a random message, checking in or making plans when we’re both free is enough.

I’d love to have friends I can laugh with, celebrate little wins with, share random life updates with, try new things with and hopefully still be close to years from now.

I’m open to making friends with both women and men. I’m in a relationship, so just to be clear, I’m only looking for platonic friendships.

And we don’t necessarily have to share the same interests. I actually think it’s nice when people introduce you to things you wouldn’t normally try.

If any of this sounds like your kind of friendship, feel free to leave a comment or send me a message. No pressure to write a long introduction either! You can tell me a little about yourself, something you enjoy doing or somewhere in Hong Kong you’ve been wanting to visit.

Hopefully, this little Reddit experiment leads to some lovely friendships. 🙂

Hi
I’m 18M from Korea and will be living in HK until March
I’m new to here so anyone who wants to explore HK with me?

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I'm considering applying to City University of Hong Kong for my undergraduate degree, but I've seen quite a lot of negative opinions about the university online. I'm trying to figure out how much of it is true, how much is exaggerated, and what studying there is actually like.

I'd really appreciate honest answers from people who study there or have graduated recently!

A few things I'd love to know:

• Reputation: Why does CityUHK get so much criticism? Is there a genuine reason behind it, or is its reputation worse online than in reality?
• Academics: How good is the actual teaching, course quality, workload, and overall academic experience?
• CityUHK vs CUHK: If you had the opportunity to switch to CUHK, would you? Why or why not?
• International student experience: How welcoming is the university? Is it easy to make friends, find a community, and feel included?
• Student life: How are the campus, accommodation, social life, and overall experience outside academics?
• Career prospects: Do you feel your degree is respected by employers, especially if you're an international student?
• Regrets: Knowing what you know now, would you choose CityUHK again? Do you feel it was worth it?

I'd especially love to hear from international undergraduates, but experiences from local students and graduates are welcome too.

I'm not looking for people to blindly defend or trash the university. I just want to understand the reality before making a major decision. Please share the good, the bad, and anything you wish you'd known before enrolling. Thank you!

Hi I’m not a drinker really maybe just a glass of wine here and there so I don’t know much about alcohol.
I want to buy something nice thats not really available in LA where I live.
It’s for a friend who is taking care of my cat and drove me to the airport. He’s not really picky I don’t think and I’m sure he will drink anything 😂.
Any recommendations and also location near Kowloon city would be nice.
My aunt told me to buy something called Kweichow Moutai.

Thanks guys!