Don't exaggerate the cost of living
Guys... please don't exaggerate too much. I am a canadian living in hong kong over 5 years.
Expenditure/month
Rent: $8000 or less (renovated 2 bedrooms 440sq.ft high rise in center of mong kok, can be cheaper depends on the location)
Home Phone: $0 not necessary if have mobile
Mobile: $300
Internet+NOW TV: $300
Electricity: $1000 per 2 months(500 per month)
Gas: $300
Water: $100
Public Transport: $1000
Food + Miscellaneous: $3500
Medical Insurance: $1500
Total: $15500
This is what I am actually spending each month! ..