Where can I access information on the lifestyle of an international student in Hong Kong, average costs etc???

Question

I am considering studying in Hong Kong and am looking to find some information regarding the cost of living. Having found that some unis there offer very reasonably priced accommodation, I was wondering whether it is a good choice to make or whether other costs will see me living in my own filth.

Answer 1

University accommodation in Hong Kong's very decent. Comfortable, and you'd also get to make friends with other students. I have friends who are currently studying at the Chinese University and Hong Kong University, and they both love living in the university halls. Uni accommodation in Hong Kong's very convenient too, unlike some in, for example, London, where they make you live in the sticks and travelling to school takes an hour. Most should be within walking distance to campus, and are close to public transport too.

About private accommodation, renting's relatively expensive in Hong Kong, so unless you find a flatshare (which are a little difficult to find), or you live really far from the city, you'd be much better off living on campus, as you'd be saving money on rent/transport/food.

Regarding costs for uni accommodation, some halls are all inclusive, bills-wise, but some might require you to put in a dollar or something every day for the aircon etc. It'd still be cheaper than if you rent outside though!

Hope this helps.