🇭🇰 Causeway Bay,
Hong Kong
#1740
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BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 0% |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 210,000 HKD per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 6,300,000 HKD / $800k USD) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 130,000 HKD per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 3,900,000 HKD / $500k USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 200,000 HKD per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 10,000,000 HKD / $1.28m USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 120,000 HKD per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 6,000,000 HKD / $770k USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 190,000 HKD per m² (e.g., 70 m² = 13,300,000 HKD / $1.7m USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 110,000 HKD per m² (e.g., 70 m² = 7,700,000 HKD / $985k USD) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 8.25% on first 2M HKD profit, 16.5% thereafter |
| 🏦 Tax System | Territorial basis (Only income derived from HK is taxed) |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 15-17% (Standard rate or progressive max) |
| 🧾 VAT | 0% (No VAT or GST in Hong Kong) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | No |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Yes, 15% on rental income (subject to statutory deduction) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | Stamp Duty (Ad Valorem), rates vary; Buyer’s SD and Special SD may apply to non-residents |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Yes, if income is sourced outside HK, it may be 0% tax under territorial system |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong |
| 👥 Population | Approximately 34,000 (District population), part of 7.5 million in HK |
| 💻 Internet Speed | High speed ubiquitous; 1000 Mbps fiber common, 5G coverage 99% |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | 1 HKD ≈ 0.13 USD, 1 USD ≈ 7.82 HKD (Linked Exchange Rate System) |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Safe at source, but boiling or filtering is recommended due to old building pipes |
| 🔌 Power | 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK style) sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card | CSL, SmarTone, or Birdie (eSIM available at 7-Eleven for approx. 50 HKD) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | HSBC, Standard Chartered, and digital-only banks like ZA Bank or Mox |
| 🛌 Accommodation | High-density apartments, luxury serviced suites, and 'mansions' (older subdivided blocks) |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Yes, Octopus card, Credit Cards, AlipayHK, and WeChat Pay accepted everywhere |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Dash Living, Weave Living (Starting 15,000 HKD/month) |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Yesinn @Causeway Bay (approx. 250 HKD/night), Pandacity |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Near Paterson Street or Percival Street for shopping and dining access |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Tai Hang (quieter, boutique feel) or Tin Hau (better value, 5 min walk away) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | the Hive Causeway Bay (Indulge in the terrace), 14/F, Manning House (Full day: 300 HKD) |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Mercury Recalls by Lost Stars (Shop A, G/F, 41-43 Graham St - nearby), or Elephant Grounds (Fashion Walk) |
| 💼 Networking Events | Garage Society community meetups, General Assembly HK workshops |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Internal events at the Hong Kong Yacht Club or 'Expats in Hong Kong' Facebook Group local meetups |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | Uber, HKTaxi app (for local red taxis) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Locobike (More common in New Territories; limited in CBD/CWB due to traffic) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Repulse Bay or Shek O (25-35 mins via Bus 6/6X or 9 from Central/Shau Kei Wan) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express (LCC) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Emirates |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | Route 1 (Cross-Harbour Tunnel) and Route 4 (Island Eastern Corridor) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | MTR Causeway Bay Station (Island Line) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | Octopus Card (Essential, works on all transport and stores) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | High Speed Rail from West Kowloon to China mainland; TurboJET ferry to Macau |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | St. Paul's Hospital (Private), 2 Eastern Hospital Rd |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Pure Yoga (Soundwill Plaza), PURE Fitness (Lee Theatre) |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Anytime Fitness Causeway Bay, Go24 Fitness (open 24/7, approx 600 HKD/month) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Sunshine Laundry (Multiple locations) or Cleanic (Wash & Fold approx 40 HKD/bag) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | Foodpanda, Deliveroo |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Wonton Noodles at Ho Hung Kee (Hysan Place, Michelin-starred) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Treehouse (Hysan Place), Loving Hut (Wan Chai nearby) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Via Tokyo (Matcha soft serve), Honeymoon Dessert |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Jardine's Crescent (Street market), Don Don Donki (Pearl City) |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | HKTVmall, Amazon (Free shipping to HK on many items over $49 USD) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | ParknShop, Wellcome, or Pandamart |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Knutsford Terrace (TST cross-harbor) or the rooftop bars like SKYE at The Park Lane |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Young Master Ales, Gweilo Beer (Found at 'The Globe' nearby) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Le Quinze Vins (LQV), 9 Swatow Street |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Tang Lung Street food stalls (Curry fish balls, egg waffles) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Din Tai Fung (Taiwanese Dumplings, Yee Wo St), Ichiran Ramen (Jaffe Rd) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Noonday Gun (Firing daily at 12 PM), Victoria Park |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Hong Kong Central Library (huge cultural resource), M+ Museum (15 mins via MTR) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Lin Fa Kung Temple (Tai Hang, 10 min walk) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Tin Hau Temple (Causeway Road) |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Lunar New Year Fair (Victoria Park), Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance (Mid-Autumn) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Tai Hang (Heritage and dining enclave) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Wan Chai nearby) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Bowrington Road Wet Market (for fresh produce and street food) |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Billboard Live (upcoming) or local bars in Wan Chai / Central (10 mins away) |
| 🎨 Street Art | HKwalls murals in neighboring Wan Chai and mid-levels |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Towngas Cooking Centre (Lee Theatre Plaza) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Whitestone Gallery (H Queen’s - 15 mins MTR away in Central) |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Blue House (Wan Chai, heritage conservation site) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | The 'Ding Ding' (Hong Kong Tramways) operating since 1904 |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Victoria Park (largest on HK Island), Dragon's Back Trail (30 mins transition) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Tai Tam Country Park (South of CWB) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Causeway Bay to Wan Chai Promenade (Waterfront walk) |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Red Incense Burner Summit (Braemar Hill) for the best skyline view |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Victoria Park or Hong Kong Park (2 stops away) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Shek O Beach (designated BBQ pits, no open fires on sand) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | SF Express (Stations everywhere), DHL, FedEx |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | Apple Store (Hysan Place), Wan Chai Computer Centre (1 MTR stop away) |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Victory Park Indoor Games Hall |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Hong Kong Language School (Cantonese/Mandarin), Jardine's Bazaar |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | Hong Kong Central Library (Free, extensive study zones) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Causeway Bay Community Centre (Fook Yum Road) |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | i-One Internet Cafe (various locations) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | None (Gambling is illegal except at HK Jockey Club for horse racing) |
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