Whilst some intrepid souls love living in the dark side of Kowloon, there are three key areas that expatriates tend to gravitate towards: the south side of the island including Stanley and Pokfulam; the Peak; and over to the New Territories, Sai Kung and Clear Water Bay. All of them have their pluses.

Where do expats work in Hong Kong?

Sectors. Banking and finance are the biggest expat employers in Hong Kong today, often placing expats on relocation contracts from other major banking cities like London and New York.

Where is the best place to live in HK?

The best places to live in Hong KongWan Chai. Wan Chai is a cross between a major commercial district and a trendy residential area. Mid-Levels. North Point. Repulse Bay. The Peak. Happy Valley. Jardines Lookout. West Kowloon.More items

How many expats are there in Hong Kong?

Number of expatriate population in Hong KongYear19811986Year20092010No.2098826881Year20172018No.39952415923 more rows

What is the average price of a house in Hong Kong?

According to property firm CBREs Global Living 2020 report, the average price of a home in Hong Kong is more than HK$10 million (US$1.3m/£930k). A shortage of housing and the huge demand for properties have driven up prices to new levels of unaffordability.