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It is extremley common and legal to have a live-in domestic helper in Hong Kong. Having a live-in domestic helper means that families don’t need to pay extra for a nanny or a baby sitter. There are various methods to engage a domestic helper in Hong Kong. All details have been provided in the “Domestic Help” section.

For those who do not wish to have a domestic helper, there are a small number of babysitters available:

Great Au Pair
Provides babysitting, nannies and childcare services. 
http://www.greataupair.com/Babysitter_Service/Find_Babysitter/Hong+Kong.htm

Top Tips

01 The majority of homes in Hong Kong do not have ovens, as most Chinese cooking is done on a hob. Check kitchen appliances before signing a lease.
02 Hong Kong is mainly hot but it does get cold between December and February. Homes don’t have heating so you will need your own heating appliances.
03 All residents need a Hong Kong ID card. Queues for registration are always huge so book an appointment in advance.
04 Rental prices are very high in Hong Kong and you will usually be expected to pay six weeks rent to the estate agent to pay for his or her services.
05 Tax is not automatically deducted from your salary in Hong Kong. You will need to ensure that you put aside enough money each month for tax purposes.

Useful links

  • http://www.gov.hk
    The one-stop portal of the Hong Kong government, featuring links to information and services from the public sector.
  • http://www.thelist.com.hk
    Website providing reviews of Hong Kong shops, restaurants & services. Practical tips, facts and suggestions are available.
  • http://www.thestandard.com.hk
    The website offers local, world, business and sports news, and access to all sections including breaking news is free.

Interesting fact

Excluding Hong Kong, there are a total of 234 outlying islands that are included in the territory.
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