Ask HN: Reasonable accommodation in Shenzhen or Hong Kong?

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by white_devil • 15 years ago

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Hey.

Could you tell me about reasonably priced hotels or furnished/serviced apartments in Shenzhen or Hong Kong?

I heard that in Shenzhen/OCT, the rent might be around $120, which seems kind of.. outrageously low. Is this far from reality?

I'd be open to any suggestions on where to stay in China (or Hong Kong). Most of all, I'm concerned with being comfortable and safety.

Any ideas?

mbenjaminsmith3• 15 years ago

I can't give you specifics or tell you about the surrounding area but I can tell you that Hong Kong island is expensive. I've got two friends living there, both in small apartments, and they pay US $1800 and $2300 / month respectively.

white_devil2• 15 years ago

I've heard that there might be cheap apartments in Tai Po, and even saw it on the map, but I have no clue how long it takes to get to civilization from there.

Anyway.. Are your friends wealthy, or just.. silly, for paying that kind of rents? :p

mbenjaminsmith3• 15 years ago

Yeah, I don't really know what's going on outside of HK island.

I can think of plenty of cities where you'll pay 2k a month for rent. Hong Kong might be a bit skewed upward vs salaries and quality of life though. If I'm going to pay 2k for rent I'd rather live in a Western city (food, music, space, etc).

Why China? If you're looking for low cost of living you can't beat Vietnam at the moment. If you want something a little more civilized you can check out Bangkok (where I live). Bangkok rent's are less than half of Hong Kong's and it is a great mix of Western and Asian cultures. If you're looking for work though HK's salaries are better for foreigners. (I've either contracted internationally or run my own business here so the lower salaries are a boon.)

Ask HN: Reasonable accommodation in Shenzhen or Hong Kong?

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