Posted by
AliciaP
18 yrs ago
Keen to hear people views of living/working in India. Might be moving in the new year and trying to do some due diligence.
Any comments welcome.
Thanks,
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Where in India are you thinking of moving to?
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4G
18 yrs ago
grt place ,nobody bothers u ,everyone is busy doing their own thing like in hk
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Wot about for children - schools, medical etc?
Do people stay longer than the usual 2 year contracts?
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yup, there are international schools. medical is cheap compared to hong kong & top quality doctors ( but still better to get coverage from the company)
rents are high, i will recommend you live in the south side - typical 2000 sq ft apartment should cost around HKD 35 K +
tax rate will be 33% ; despite it's old infrastructure - mumbai is a city throbbing with life - home to bollywood - the most prolific industry in the world, art & culture scene is quite alive. people are comparatively more friendly * compared to hong kong)
all in all, expect convenience of a different kind ( maid, driver etc), places to visit within 3/4 hours of driving & great job opportunities ( the most happening job market in asia)
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Thanks for the great words of advise ! I take it you've lived in mumbai or are from mumbai - hubbie is half India but his father grew up in trinidad and the usa so never visited india - hubbie has been offered a job but I haven't made up my mind as we've just bought a house in HK so was kind of looking forward to doing it up and not living in rented accomodation for a while! Well we have few months before we have to decide.
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788
18 yrs ago
Alicia, Our friends- a couple (Indian husband, Japanese wife) are moving to Mumbai from Bangalore, previously from SF/NYC. If you would like I could put you in touch with her. Last year, when she moved, was her first time in India and seems like she took to the place! PM me if you would like to get in touch.
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