 Teaching English in Hong Kong, the Salary and Budget Guide. This guide will help you answer the question, How much can I earn and save teaching English in Hong Kong? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out, how much to budget for when making the move to Hong Kong. The typical salary for English teachers in Hong Kong. Most teachers in Hong Kong either work for private language schools or state run, public schools under the net scheme. Under this program, teachers work in either primary or secondary level schools across the entire territory. The goal of the net scheme is to promote innovation in teaching practice and to provide an authentic classroom environment for local students. The salary and benefit packages under the net scheme are very generous and slightly higher compared to private language schools. This scheme is also very competitive and the requirements don't allow everyone to apply. Besides private and public schools, English teachers are also hired to teach at universities and international schools in Hong Kong, but positions aren't as plentiful. Due to the high salaries and excellent benefits that these positions offer, requirements are high and competition is fierce. Other benefits to expect when teaching English in Hong Kong. Teachers who are recruited through the net scheme will receive several extra benefits such as assistance finding suitable accommodation, a housing allowance of around 20,000 Hong Kong dollars per month, paid round-trip airfare from your home country, including up to four family members, a relocation allowance to assist with the transport costs of personal belongings, and a stipend for medical insurance coverage. If you don't work through the net scheme, a lot of employers still provide round-trip airfare and housing allowing. How to earn extra cash while teaching English in Hong Kong. Many teachers working in Hong Kong top up their income by taking on private students in their free time. Rates can range from about 150 Hong Kong dollars to 200 Hong Kong dollars per hour, with each class lasting for 60 to 75 minutes. Students typically attend at least one extra class per subject each week. The cost of living in Hong Kong. According to Forbes, Hong Kong has the fourth highest cost of living in the world. However, foreign teachers working in Hong Kong make a high enough salary to still live a comfortable lifestyle. Eating out at local restaurants and markets is quite affordable, as is transportation around the territory. Let's break down the cost of living in Hong Kong for individual areas below. Cost of living in Hong Kong. Food. If you avoid high-end restaurants and places that specifically cater to foreigners, eating out and purchasing food in Hong Kong doesn't eat a large hole in your pockets. Milk, 1 liter, 23 Hong Kong dollars. Eggs, 12, 27 Hong Kong dollars. Apples, 1 kilogram, 27 Hong Kong dollars. Chicken breast, 1 kilogram, 79 Hong Kong dollars. Rice, 1 kilogram, 17 Hong Kong dollars. Bottle of water, 1.5 liters, 7 Hong Kong dollars and 50 cents. Bottle of domestic beer, half a liter, 15 Hong Kong dollars. Cost of living in Hong Kong, leisure activities. Despite its rather small size, there is a lot to do in Hong Kong. Made up of several bigger and smaller islands, you can explore each and every territory via the convenient metro system. On top of that, Hong Kong Disneyland is another great destination for young and old alike. Three course-madrange restaurant dinner, 360 Hong Kong dollars. Quick restaurant meal of rice or noodles, 35 Hong Kong dollars. Steamed buns, a common street food, 15 Hong Kong dollars. One-month fitness club membership, 625 Hong Kong dollars. Movie ticket, international release, 100 Hong Kong dollars. Day pass for Hong Kong Disneyland, 619 Hong Kong dollars. Cost of living in Hong Kong, transportation. The metro system in Hong Kong is one of the most advanced and best connected in the world. Metro ride, 10 Hong Kong dollars. Monthly pass, regular price, 500 Hong Kong dollars. Taxi rate per kilometer, 8 Hong Kong dollars and 50 cents, start fare 24 Hong Kong dollars. City bus, 10 Hong Kong dollars. Cost of living in Hong Kong, travel in Hong Kong and beyond. As mentioned, Hong Kong is filled with lots of exciting attractions, both modern and traditional. Whether you like to stay within the territory or cross the border and head to mainland China, neighboring Macau or other places in the vicinity, Hong Kong is a great place to be based. One night in a mid-range hotel, 600 Hong Kong dollars. High-speed train, Hong Kong to Guangzhou, 50 minutes, 390 Hong Kong dollars. Flight, Hong Kong to Taipei, Taiwan, 2 hours, 800 Hong Kong dollars. Ferry to Macau, 1 hour, 411 Hong Kong dollars. Sample monthly teacher budget. To give you an example of how an English teacher in Hong Kong spends their salary, here is a sample monthly budget, gross income, salary, 25,000 Hong Kong dollars, approximately 3,200 US dollars, plus 20,000 Hong Kong dollars housing allowance. Rent, 1 bedroom apartment in city center, 18,800 Hong Kong dollars. Utilities, electricity, gas, water, 1,400 Hong Kong dollars. Phone and internet, 300 Hong Kong dollars. Food, 3,000 Hong Kong dollars. Insurance, 400 Hong Kong dollars. Remaining disposable income, 19,000 Hong Kong dollars, around 2,400 US dollars. How much you can save when teaching English in Hong Kong? As you can see from the sample budget above, the added benefits and high salaries in Hong Kong make it possible to save a substantial amount of money from your monthly paycheck. Teachers in Hong Kong can typically save between 500 dollars and 1,500 US dollars per month depending on their lifestyle. Thanks so much for watching. 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