Living In Hong Kong's Most Busy District
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2021
- www.nomadicteachers.com
Finding an apartment to rent in Hong Kong is tough! As soon as you think you've got a spot locked in, the landlord calls to tell you, "Sorry, but the place is now taken."
With so many of us using the same sites, applying the same filters, and looking for the same conveniences, us residents of Hong Kong have nearly all found ourselves living in one of the same five areas.
In this video, you'll walk through the streets, go into the shops, and go past the markets that sit right outside my studio apartment in Mong Kok, Hong Kong's busiest and most populated residential area.
A few of the places shown include:
- Argyle St & Yeung Choi St: A street full of shops selling consumer products, cosmetics and discounted books
- Mongkok Computer Centre: A multiple story market selling all things electronic
- Portland St: Hong Kong's notorious red-light street
If you live in HK or want to come, let me know where you're most interested in checking out by leaving a comment below.
Cheers!
Bo
Very good video men and thank you for showing me Hong Kong 🇭🇰! I see there’s too much people! I watch your video from Canada 😁👍🏼
I can't help but shake this feeling of claustrophobia, looking at those jam packed streets, massive crowds and cage like stacked apartments. Feels like I can't breathe. Singapore feels much more viable as a living destination.
Although what you say is right and to a foreigner this might seem unrealistic. But to the people of Hong Kong well at least to me, The happiness and memories outweigh these negatives and plus, it is what makes our city unique. Although the heat does make me want to cry, Air-Con's and high rise buildings are a familiar and safe feeling.
suggest you can google, plenty of country side and islands to hoop to in hong kong, and macau if you have a day or two. singapore has population restrictions and is smaller in size.
HK has a lot of compromises but overall I felt that life in HK is worth it. Especially for those of us who don't need huge space
Your presentation is highly interesting to watch. Thank you very much and take care. 💪👍
Thanks Tony Tony!
Your apartment is quite good compared to the other apartment complex I watched in HK, at least you have your own window, kitchen and bathroom.
Welcome to HK, hope you like my home city, can’t wait to visit again 😊
Thanks Albert!
Mongkok is cool, you gotta see goldfish on goldfish street nearby. beware of fire hazard in the sub divided flats though. when there is fire and heavy smoke, you need to find your way up to the roof waiting to be rescued.
WongNeiChong Gap Road was a perfect place for comfort and access to work in North Point and virtually mid-level. However, that was in 1960..
That sounds amazing
Loved the way you described your life and accommodation in Hong Kong! Reminds me of a glossy travel ad 😀👍 If you think Hong Kong is a great place to live, you should try Singapore after. Many say we are similar in many ways.
Thanks for the compliment! I visited Singapore years ago, and I’d love to check it out again!
@@NomadicTeachers Haha! I take it to be 3pm in HK now so shouldn’t you be working? No judgement 😆
@@rollie206 hah 🤫
This is so much nicer than my first flat in HK
Wha'd you pay for it?
This is awesome! I am moving to Hong Kong for work in January. I currently reside in Connecticut, USA, originally from Albuquerque, NM. I was thinking about moving to Kowloon as my center that I will be working at will be in Hong Kong Island. Thinking that it might be a better commute. I really don't know yet. I am in the process of my work visa but I am really excited to get there. I've watch 2 of your videos as of now and they are really informative.
Thanks Joshua, feel free to ask if you have any questions about the move
@@NomadicTeachers Yes, I’ll be leaving from Las Vegas to Vancouver to take the same flight I believe you took to Hong Kong. How far out do I need to take my accredited PCR test? How do I find these accredited PCR tests as well.
@@joshuam886 I got mine a couple days before I left. I’d double check the current rules tho, and I believe the links to the center is in the description
did you arrive in China, considering how the political situation has changed?
How was your move? Are you living there now?
The apt looks nice & the communal area is very clean compared to a lot of places out there i lived in hk in the 70s but moved to ireland in 1977 i go back to visit every few yrs but dont tvink i can live ther again too many people & noisy ireland is more peaceful
Thanks for sharing Norman!
Awesome Video! I'm trying to move to Hong Kong from the U.S. but don't even know where to begin, as far as finding work out there or what Visa is required. Any info or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, thanks for showing us your flat! I’ve been wondering because there are other flats next to yours, do you get decent sleep? 😅 how soundproof are the walls there? And also the outside noise from the streets?
Hey, thanks for watchin! Yeah, I can sort of sleep thru anything so noise hasn’t been a problem!
I stayed in Eaton Hotel in Kowloon. Near Jordan
Thats basically a 1 bedroom lol. I thought that sliding door was just a closet. Surprise, another room with privacy! U got it good bro.
Haha right! 👻
How long have you been there for and it looks like a scene off of ghost in the shell .
Stay in the beautiful chungking mansions! 😁😊
Hahaha!!!
I'm planning to come with family and kids. Which area u suggest? Wan chai ? Or Tsim Sa Tshui
Welcome to Hong Kong
Seems genuine
I think they call it cuting room. I live in Tsz Wan Shan. Things are much cheaper in there.
How much is the monthly rent of room in tsz wan shan
Coming to Hong Kong
Is there a lift or is it a walk up building
Welcome to HK
Helo brother before I’m in hk 2014 then tak asylum papar and 2019 I’m coming back my cuntry indian if I’m apply again vist visa I get or no and domestic helpar visa ? Plz reply my msg
Hk will never be the same anymore. The well talented ones are mostly in singapore already.
Crazy place
Hey, great video! Can I ask what was the initial outlay in HKD to secure the apartment? Was it two months deposit and 1 month advance rent? I.e. did you shell out $18k HKD before you moved in? I am right now in HK and I’m looking for a similar apartment in that area. Thanks in advance 🙏
Hey good question. Off the top of my head, I believe that’s exactly the agreement. Happy to share the agent contact if it’s any help. Good luck apartment hunting.
@@NomadicTeachers Hey man, I'd be interested in the agents contact info if you could share it. I'll be moving there in Aug/Sep of 2023 and you seem to have gotten great value for money.
@@Powdermen No problem, send me an email and I’ll share the agent’s contact
@@NomadicTeachers Thank you! Where can I find your email?
@@Powdermen hello (at) nomadicteachers . com
Welcome HK
Thanks!!
If there is ever a fire in that building you would all be dead before someone could get that jail cell door open.
Probably true.
Do you have the details of the agent where you get your studio unit?
Yup. DM me on Twitter @elliottzeli and I’ll hook you up
Thank you
@@empoweredentrepinoys Pleasure.
Why would u need more space than that? Its so much more to explore in the world , what woutu do with a 7 bedroom mansion?
Tsing Yi would be a good choice if you want a more quiet neighbourhood.
Yes, I looked at TST, but it is further away from the school I teach at, and I actually prefer the more urban areas 🤙
I thought Most of the foreigners stick to hk island side😮
bro i salute you for living in that tiny appartment ,if u dont mind telling me how much you pay rent in USD and HK dollar ?
Appreciate the salute! 😂 No prob, $6k HKD/ mn + ~150HKD/mn utilities
@@NomadicTeachers $6k dollar!!!!!?? Or hong kong dollar
@@beyondthestars4299 just updated the original post ha
@@NomadicTeachers lol got it
I was confused lol
@@NomadicTeachers TBH, I paid HK$ 6,100 (incl. management fee) for my grungy 6th floor walkup in 1993 Sheung Wan ... I'm amazed you can still get a decent place in the middle of things for that price. Well done. I'm in Wan Chai now ... I haven't gone too far.
Your place looks nice and its cheap
Yeah, it's really chill
Can you find the same price in Wan Chai?
Yes, but the apartment space will more than likely be smaller. I originally wanted to live in Wan Chai and found a few spots at this price, but the place in Mong Kok happened to work out a bit better.
How is causeway bay like?
Seems good. I haven’t spent much time there tho
😮😮😮😮 yikes!!! WTH?!?!?
What brings you? American? Been in Hong Kong since 2013. From Chicago..
Whatup? Cool, I went to DePaul. Teaching at an international school. Hbu？
Cool. Moved here for work. Lived in E. Lakeview. Now in TKO, work in Central. Any way to PM? Can send u WhatsApp.
@@NomadicTeachers Will WhatsApp tmrw..
U can delete no. I marked it. - Tom
I wouldn't like to live in HK even though I grew up & lived there for 18 yrs as it's crowded, expensive, humid and polluted, but many of my friends being raised in Canada moved there & never look back!🤔🤨
yeah, like me. Came here in 2008 and haven't been in a Canadian winter since 😁
Free Hong Kong, Free Tibet, Free Xinjiang, No more covid lock downs!
Why are you in Hong Kong? I mean, there are so many other more appealing options around the world.
which floor
Top floor
Most of the HK island are too congregated, quality of life would not be good. Think Tung Chun, Shatin and Tsing Yi, environment is much better
If i could speak the language i would like to live in china for a few years unfortunatly almost noone can speak english and chinese is hard to learn and only usefull in china
You will love the city, hope you have a great time.
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Much appreciated, looking forward to more time here