Honest Impressions of Hong Kong - Better than Singapore?
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I have just finished my last day here in Hong Kong which I have been visiting for the past few days - and I wanted to give you my honest first impressions of this Asian megacity from the point of view of a digital nomad and online entrepreneur.
HK is a city that has fascinated me for a long time but I haven’t got around to visiting it until today - it used to be a very popular city for nomads to set up companies and live but has recently become less popular.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Hong Kong - Best City in Asia for Expats?
2:16 First impressions
5:55 Weather
6:24 Vibe
7:14 Networking
8:45 Cost of living & taxes
9:40 Visas & residency
10:30 Why Hong Kong offshore companies are popular
12:52 Conclusion - better than Singapore & Dubai?
Tags: hong kong, moving to hong kong, living in hong kong, hong kong vs singapore, hong kong company, hong kong offshore company, travel hong kong, hong kong visa
@heyheyyouxp 9 сағат бұрын
Great impression and fair. Anyone in a city probably only see one side of a place but you can see HK from many things.
@martinkitaoka3989 Ай бұрын
Hong Kong is still an exciting place to live as an expat or high earning individual, plus theres ample nature (clear beaches and mountains) just 1-2 hours public transport from city centre without having to cross borders is nowhere to be found in the world. Politics aside obviously
@luvsghatespap Ай бұрын
FYI Singapore has the highest avg salary in asia, HK avg salary is far lesser than Singapore now. Just accept ur fate that u been declining & can’t be progessive as Singapore anymore ever since u been under the control of communist china. That’s why Singapore passport is rated no.1 in the world & not china(VY low world ranking).🥰🤭
@martinkitaoka3989 Ай бұрын
@@luvsghatespap congratulations, I hope jerking off on KZfaq comments has made your day better in this heat
@fairdragon79 Ай бұрын
Agree with your view on favoring places that are on the right trajectory.
@kayflip2233 18 күн бұрын
There are tons of 1st world type of cities in Asia - KL, Bangkok, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Taipei, Seoul, Busan, Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, Beijing etc. Asia is developed and rich asf.
@user-ud4dm7ul3z Ай бұрын
Hongkong is more culturally attractive than Singapore,which is why we love it
@luvsghatespap Ай бұрын
How is HK culturally better than Singapore?? Fact shows that Singapore is one of world top 5 MOST diverse countries, many races & hundreds of nationalities live here, half populations living in Singapore are foreigners. Do u have that many foreigners love to make HK permanent home??😂
@hksamuel Ай бұрын
@@luvsghatespapYou are right, but Singapore is sooo boring 🥱
@ktc128 Күн бұрын
Hk is full of rude people ...only the food is something to look for😂@@hksamuel
@kevinmckenziee Ай бұрын
Hong Kong looks awesome
@kayflip2233 18 күн бұрын
It's an amazing city. Tons of European expats too.
@ktc128 Ай бұрын
For my past 5 visits to HK, never was there a pleasant one. People are rude, crowds everywhere. The only consolation is good food there
@user-tu3xz3oy8k Ай бұрын
Recently visited Cape Town, South Africa. Really really cool place!!!
@extsaojose Ай бұрын
what about safety?
@riancavandeventer7437 Ай бұрын
@@extsaojoseim a South African… its unfortunately not so safe in certain parts but if you visit the Western Cape…it wont disappoint. Its the best part of South Africa
@krrjrjfj6327 11 күн бұрын
As a HongKonger, I would say that Hong Kong is more suitable for travel while SIngapore is more suitable for living
@tuomaskiv 11 күн бұрын
Agreed
@justinehayward2553 Ай бұрын
Short answer, yes.
@JonM-ts7os Ай бұрын
Places Im also interested in - KL SG Thailand mainland and islands Philippines Carribean
@alifnor 19 күн бұрын
How do I do what you do? What kind of jobs do I need to get to live in a different country? I’m an American ready to move out and explore.
@Alejandroramirez-ch6xf 24 күн бұрын
I felt that London is more busy than HK. And public transport more busy in London too..
@ditsygirl5409 Ай бұрын
I’m Singaporean and I’m interested in your review of KL if you ever go there!
@tuomaskiv Ай бұрын
Yep. Going there in 2 months!
@viralloger267 Ай бұрын
For me,kl or bangkok is the best
@Minos-Charge Ай бұрын
Chinese here, would not risk going to Hong Kong at all. It's a place for sightseeing and incorporating a holding company that holds the asset in mainland. The agenda has been set which is to fit into mainland China, then why not going to Shanghai directly where its cheaper and more lands. Yeah i'd rather live in SG and Sarawak.
@ruslankolotogin Ай бұрын
You can't compare SG to HK , the biggest reason that you can't set up a company solely yourself in SG, you neee a local director. While in HK you can be the 100% owner of the company and you dont need t hire any locals for that, unless you want to make yourself a working visa.
@ruslankolotogin Ай бұрын
China situation ? NSL law only benefits foreign companies who wants to invest into HK and mainland China. It gives business stability, same as it had before all the 2014 and 2019 protests. Look how much money Christie's, Sotheby's and Phillips are investing into HK after 2019 protests, especially after NSL. For those comapnies its totally opposite, they want to have a bigger impact on HK luxury auction house market. I live here for 13 years, and nothing has changed. Great place to be.
@renegadehitman3271 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your wumao compensation for making this post. You BS isn't fooling anyone
@sultanbabar8350 Ай бұрын
Which city you like and loved the most, Tuomas?
@tuomaskiv Ай бұрын
Dubai
@MANCO513 Ай бұрын
What about malaysia?
@tuomaskiv Ай бұрын
Going there soon!
@Victhor 11 күн бұрын
I have been looking for jobs in both cities and recruiters don't recommend SGP because they reject most of the working visas, companies need to have a local to foreigner ratio above 1:10 to have a chance of getting a visa approved for a new foreigner. Concerning salary/costs the situation in SGP is getting worse, especially for architects it is more profitable to go to HK. Still Dubai is way better in that aspect, but life in Dubai is hell and male to female ratio is 4 to 1, not a place for straight men.
@craciunlabs 9 күн бұрын
After living a totalled 2 years in Hong Kong. Is not for a digital nomad. 5x prices on food and rent. Absolutely horrible service at most venues. Some people can be kind in hong kong. Few days is not enough to see if the place is or not for you. Goodluck
@Javy_Valen_Tain Ай бұрын
What about the language barrier?
@bradyan53838 11 күн бұрын
english is the official language
@AlphardV55WR35 Ай бұрын
Yup, that's Hong Kong ! 😁
@tenwhite769 Ай бұрын
talk practical and not politics. in singapore you put up with hot weather. in hong kong you put up with constant noise, crowding, dirtiness/rotting environment&buildings, street level pollution/hazards, rudeness, more crimes, and horrible housing
@iloveindiandfood557 24 күн бұрын
you should never compare any thing
@khuzram Ай бұрын
Malaysia would be good check that out modern and safe 👍
@tuomaskiv Ай бұрын
100%, I am going there in 2 months
@leealex24 Ай бұрын
KL
@LPYHK Ай бұрын
Hi I'm a Hongkonger who watched all your videos cuz I'm planning to relocate to Dubai. Thanks for visiting Hong Kong! ❤ Honestly, it's a bad idea to move to HK now, almost everyone here is urging to escape/already moved to countries like UK, Canada, and Australia. Even though we have to pay a higher tax rate, we still hurry to go there because Hong Kong is a dangerous place now. The good old days are gone. So I wouldn't recommend anyone to live here.
@tuomaskiv Ай бұрын
Interesting. In what way do you mean it is "dangerous"
@Dumpmaster-2055 Ай бұрын
Well the dangerous is the government (I mean CCP)
@ralph3652003 Ай бұрын
@@tuomaskiv For local HKers, the "dangerous" from their perspective is because they are becoming more and more scared of CCP from mainland China, cause they felt their democracy and freedom has been ruined by the party in recent years. However, for foreigners, practically nothing should be considered dangerous as of now, HK is still a city full of business opportunities.
@LPYHK Ай бұрын
@@ralph3652003 If you come as a tourist and only travel for a few weeks. Yes, you'll be fine. But if you want to stay for months or a year, you'll be affected by the current situation. Because what China has done to us is that not only has democracy been affected in Hong Kong, but everything has started to fall apart. Even the crime rate is rising rapidly. Corruption in the police force has become widespread. Inadequate medical services because most of the doctors and nurses have left and moved to other countries. It's no longer a safe city and definitely not an ideal place to live for foreigners or locals.
@luvsghatespap Ай бұрын
Fyi many Hong Kongers have migrated to Singapore which u didn’t know, they have started as early as 1980s & 1990s. Many have felt that was the BEST move ever rather than moving to N. America,Australia or any European countries cos those countries aren’t asia countries afterall, u will always be treated as 2nd class citizen in white country.🥰🤭
@hksamuel Ай бұрын
So may I say, Singapore is good but very boring, Hong Kong is bad but interesting?😂😂😅
@tuomaskiv Ай бұрын
Hong Kong for travel, Singapore for living/business
@hksamuel Ай бұрын
@@tuomaskiv welcome
@computer-ot8si 14 күн бұрын
But please be reminded that Hongkong is not a normal city now. There are at least 48 persons, including University Professors, Lawyers, Teachers, Reporters spending their 5th year in prison and without trial. China govt is going to keep them in life imprisonment. Even in Africa, country like Senegal, the old president would only keep his rivalry leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye in prison for just 1 year and then allow him to join the president election and let him be the next president after fair election. How can you pretend to know nothing about them and continue to play happily in Hongkong? That's what the China govt want you to do. It's just because their thoughts are against China. And there are hundreds of Hongkong ordinary people are put in jail for over 5 years. At least 2 persons in prison were forced to do TV show to say China govt is absolutely right. Please read "European Union message to China on human rights day" before going to China.
@GTGamingVirus Ай бұрын
Singapore is better
@njpringle Ай бұрын
"traditionally a popular place for expats" Err, Hong Kong was founded by the British and was ruled by Britain for over 100 years, as recently as up until 1997. Same with Singapore, it was also founded by the British and was ruled by Britain for over a century.
@thebabbler8867 16 күн бұрын
Dubai and Singapore are NOT world cities like Hong Kong. HK is the cultural, financial, and media capital of Asia; it has historical value, and one of the few territories that provide USA-type opportunities outside of North America. Dubai is a pathetic tourist town and nothing more. Singapore is basically a port city; its feeble economy is tied to how well the port does. Hong Kong is a much bigger city than both, and has more to do and see, more events, more diverse job opportunities, and more freedom; it's simply superior across the board compared to the other inadequate cities you've mentioned.
@coenharoldsen9922 9 күн бұрын
Also better weather
@90taetaeya Ай бұрын
Singapore for me, according to the democracy index, it is categorised as a flawed democracy. Hong Kong has fallen to Hydrid Regime status and is heading to Authoritarian.
@nanjing78654 Ай бұрын
probably one of the worst places to be in if you value free speech and individual freedoms such a shame such an awesome city has fallen so much. my prayers go out to all hong kongers
@puileung8 Ай бұрын
As a Hongkonger, Singapore is boring for me. Most things here are not expensive except for rental costs. You can also find a wide range of cheap things from China. Also, there are many options to rent if you don't have to worry about taking care of children or commuting to work every day. But, Singapore has the advantage of widespread English fluency, while English proficiency among Hong Kong residents may be lower.
@Gonecase4ever Ай бұрын
Technically singapore is in the centre of popular tourist places like Bangkok and Bali. With a Singaporean passport, we have access to best of Southeast Asia.
@NewmaticKe Ай бұрын
@@Gonecase4ever My Singapore passport provides access to more than SEA
@puileung8 Ай бұрын
@@NewmaticKe This is super good
@user-in8se8ir6f Ай бұрын
Singapore is exciting for people with disposable income. i suggest you work harder
@twtw785 Ай бұрын
Singapore is definitely boring - no doubt. All the mall structures are pretty much same. You feel like you are in a robot city. If you go there for a few days, it's great. If you stay there for more than a month, you will be bored to tears. If you don't believe, you try it yourself.
@am5a03 19 күн бұрын
I'm a Hongkonger. Hong Kong used to be a great place, but it's like a sinking ship right now because of the political situation. Not going to talk about the politics, but as a matter of fact, leaderships just suck and with aging issues, youngsters are leaving Hong Kong since 2019, I can foresee that Hong Kong will become less and less prosperous in the next 10 or 20 years.
@JonM-ts7os Ай бұрын
Wouldnt choose to live under ccp.
@worldlife9834 Ай бұрын
Boring rambling video
@tsuitsui100 21 күн бұрын
As a local HKer, my advice is stay away from China as far as possible
@aeri878 Ай бұрын
Hong Kong is better. Better air quality, less expensive, a cleaner city, less crowd now, locals are nice and polite plus you can chew gum.
@calvinl2199 Ай бұрын
It’s just hilarious when people think Dubai or Singapore offer more freedoms than Hong Kong 😂
@dicky-duck6632 27 күн бұрын
Dubai offers same level of legal protection as Hong Kong🤣🤣🤣
@clemlowes9417 Ай бұрын
Personally I would not be comfortable living under Authoritarian rule. All your "Rights" are what they tell you they are. Living in a Democracy all my life I cherish my Rights under The Law where no one is above them.
@ruslankolotogin Ай бұрын
He compares to Singapore and Dubai, how are they better than In HK in that sense?😂
@reggie69. Ай бұрын
Hong kong, singapore, and dubai/uae are soft authoritarians UAE is a kindom Singapore is a one party state that acts like a company and hong kong is a corporation Big companies vote based on how much they make in Hong Kong And make the laws in their favor which is why all most of the grocery store brands are actually owned by one company and real estate is expensive when 80 percent of the land is not used @ruslankolotogin
@tenwhite769 Ай бұрын
this is typical ignorant hk thinking. singapore citizens has more rights and freedom (those that matters) than a hk citizen ever has. (Eg. right to vote for govt of your choice, right to affordable housing/education/healthcare, right to safe/clean environment, and most important the right knowing what is the planned future you and your children can have.
@calvinl2199 Ай бұрын
@@tenwhite769 Right to vote for the government of your choice? SG has been ruled by the same party for 65 years since it separated from Malaysia! Education/housing/healthcare are paid for by taxes. HK has lower taxes but still has free education and good healthcare, with the highest life expectancy in the world. Right to know your planned future? Not sure what you mean, you mean the SG government can predict your future?
@zurchero Ай бұрын
@@calvinl2199lower tax but spent a lifetime paying mortgages for a tiny apartment. That if you ever saved enough for a down payment😂
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