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If the Master is supplied with a furnished house he will be required to pay 6% of his salary by way of rent and
If he rents a private
1 per cent for upkeep of furniture. house, an equivalent allowance is made. Bachelors as a rule
283 prefer to live in Messes, hotels or boarding houses, in which case no allowance is made.
It is impossible to give a satisfactory estimate of the cost of living in Hongkong, because so much depends upon the tastes and habits of the individual.
But the following may
be regarded as fairly accurate in so far as it goes:-
Board, Lodging and Service
$160 a month
Laundry...
Subscriptions to Clubs
Transport(minimum)
...
...
$10
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$20
M
...
$15
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Of these it may be said that the clubs included are the best social club in Hong Kong, a good golf club and the beet
The best golf can be obtained only at the
cricket club.
end of an expensive journey by rail or car. The combined entrance fees amount to about $150. Other clubs, such as the
yacht club and the polo club, are cheap of their kind, but must be regarded as expensive luxuries.
No estimate is made above for sundry expenses and amusemente wine and tobacco; entertainment; books and periodicals; insurance holidays, spent outside the Colony; or clothing.
The winter climate of Hong Kong is triptorily agreeable and the summer climate, though hot and sonwhat damp, is not actually unhealthy.
Winter clothing should be obtained from home and should be such as could be worn on a mild winter day at home. Many people feel the cold of a Hongkong winter almost as much as at home. Summer clothing should be obtained here it is fairly cheap. But very light flannels and flannel Buits might well be obtained at
Leather boots should be bought at home; but not canvas (summer) shoes. Books and periodicals should also be obtained
Many masters take a trip to Japan in the summer
It is a pleasant change, although by no means a necessity; the cost may be put at $600. On the whole it may be said that an unmarried master on such a three years' agreement
home.
from home.
holidays.
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