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Practical resources on jobs in Hong Kong for English-speaking professionals. These include interview guides, salary reports, career advice and more.
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Living in HK
What Language Is Spoken in Hong Kong? 2027 Guide for Expats
Cantonese, English or Mandarin? Census figures on who speaks what in Hong Kong, where English works, traditional vs simplified Chinese and what it means for expats.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Salary Reports
Architect Salary Hong Kong 2027: Pay by Level & Registration
Architect pay in Hong Kong by level, private vs government salaries, and how overseas architects register with the ARB, pass the HKIA assessment and get a visa.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Living in HK
Can You Drink Tap Water in Hong Kong? 2027 Safety Guide
Hong Kong's tap water meets official standards at source. Here's why locals still boil it, the lead issue, how to check your building and whether to buy a filter.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·7 min read
Living in HK
Tipping in Hong Kong 2027: Do You Tip? A Local's Guide
Do you tip in Hong Kong? How the 10% service charge works, what to give taxis, porters and salons, and the tipping that matters once you live here.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Salary Reports
Finance Manager Salary Hong Kong 2027: FC, FD & CFO Pay
Finance manager, FP&A, financial controller, finance director and CFO salaries in Hong Kong compared across recruiter guides and job ads, with tax and visa notes.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Remote & Hybrid
Coworking Space Hong Kong 2027: Prices, Day Passes & Areas
Coworking prices in Hong Kong from operators' own sites: hot desks, dedicated desks and day passes by area, plus Cyberport, business address and tax tips.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Living in HK
Stamp Duty on Tenancy Agreement Hong Kong 2027: Rates & Steps
How much stamp duty you pay on a Hong Kong lease, worked examples, who pays, the 30-day deadline, late penalties and how to stamp online in minutes.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Living in HK
Hong Kong Plug Type & Voltage 2027: Adapters & Appliances
Hong Kong uses UK-style 3-pin plugs on 220V. What works, what needs a transformer, old round-pin sockets and the EMSD's safety rules for adapters.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Career Advice
Employment Lawyer Hong Kong 2027: Free Help, Costs & When to Hire
Most Hong Kong employment claims don't need a lawyer. Free options, Legal Aid limits, when a private employment lawyer is worth it and how to find one.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·5 min read
Living in HK
Hong Kong Phone Number Format 2027: +852 & Getting a Local Number
Hong Kong numbers have 8 digits and the code is +852. Number formats, how to dial in and out, real-name SIM registration and emergency numbers.
Kenji Farre·Nov 2, 2026·4 min read
Living in HK
Domestic Helper Annual Leave 2027: Days, Pay Calculation & Final Pay
How much annual leave a Hong Kong domestic helper gets (7 to 14 days), who sets the dates, how to calculate leave pay at the HK$5,220 MAW, and what to pay out when the contract ends.
Kenji Farre·Oct 31, 2026·7 min read
Career Advice
Register a Company in Hong Kong 2027: Steps, Fees & Visa Rules
How to register a company in Hong Kong as a foreigner: requirements, online e-Services Portal filing, every 2026/27 official fee, realistic first-year costs and the visa you need to work in it.
Kenji Farre·Oct 31, 2026·7 min read