Yes, accomodations can burn a hole in your pocket if you don't get some sort of housing allowance. Four years ago I stayed in a [USD $2,000/mo] semi serviced studio apt facing the pool, about 500 sq feet, at The New World Apts at TST [Tsim Sha Tsui] on Salisbury Rd, Kowloon. Apts facing the other way, Victoria Harbour view, rented/leased for double that.
