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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Home Insurance Hong Kong 2027: Costs, Cover & Claims for Renters
Do you need home insurance in Hong Kong? Landlord vs tenant cover, real premiums from HK$588 a year, exclusions, typhoon and water seepage claims, and how to complain.
Kenji Farre·Oct 31, 2026·7 min read
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Hong Kong Service Apartment Monthly Rental 2027: Prices, Rules & Tips
Monthly serviced apartment prices in Hong Kong by district and tier, what's included, deposits, the 28-day rule, stamp duty and how to move on to a normal lease.
Kenji Farre·Oct 31, 2026·7 min read
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Car Insurance Hong Kong 2027: Costs, NCD Rules & What Expats Need
Is car insurance compulsory in Hong Kong? Third party vs comprehensive, real premium examples, the 20% to 60% NCD scale, excesses, Tesla cover and what to do after an accident.
Kenji Farre·Oct 31, 2026·7 min read
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Hong Kong Dividend Tax 2027: Capital Gains, Sales Tax & Stamp Duty
What expats in Hong Kong do and don't pay tax on: dividends, capital gains, interest, crypto, rental income, stamp duty and sales tax, with a worked example.
Kenji Farre·Oct 31, 2026·7 min read
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Moving Company Hong Kong 2027: Costs, Customs & Choosing a Mover
How international removals to and from Hong Kong work: FCL vs LCL vs air costs, what drives the price, customs and duty, pets, cars, local moves and choosing a mover.
Kenji Farre·Oct 31, 2026·7 min read