depends on the standard/ type of lifestyle you want....
does a young SO, new to HK, want to live out of town, amongst the local communities of HK, away from the great attraction to HK - its social scene...? if so maybe you could point out where you live, Voiceofreason...
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does this young SO want to be in the heart of the atmosphere, close to his/her social scenes...? Most people that come to HK are leaving families and friends, the first thing they are going to look for is a social network and accesibility to it.
im not sure you can find a rental apartment the size you are in (1400sqft) for anywhere below 30,000HKD, close to town. However, if im wrong i, and most people on this forum, would love to know where you got such a great bargain!