Living and working in Hong Kong : the complete practical guide to expatriate life in China's gateway (Rev. and updated 2nd ed)

Hong Kong has an unashamed reputation for hardcore materialism and freewheeling capitalism.

But money is not the only reason that many people go there.

Hong Kong offers a fantastic living and working experience.You may be a young single expat going there to work and play; or a couple with a young family needing to address safety, health and education issues on top of everyday living; or you are looking to put away savings for their retirement.Whatever your reasons for planning to live and work in Hong Kong, this comprehensive guide will tell you all you need to know to make the most of your time in this vibrant and challenging city.

It is organised into three main sections: Living, Working, and Leisure, and each chapter includes up-to-date information, and well-informed opinion and comment.

Quotes drawn from interviews with a broad cross-section of the expatriate community provide useful insights into life there, and invest the book with the colour and authenticity of personal experience.