Brutal truth about life in Hong Kong (Expat POV)

📌 To join the Phuket trip with me, add your name here: https://forms.gle/fs7u4EG1DJRHS2kx6 📌 Join my free online workshop "YouTube Fast-Track to Views & Passive Income": https://www.shym.sg/workshop 😏 Unfiltered opinions on my Telegram channel: https://t.me/friendsofmax I traveled to Hong Kong to meet Ruslan. Born in Estonia, he moved to Hong Kong 14 years ago as a model. Today, he runs a fashion brand, is married to a Hong Kong local, and has a four-year-old daughter. Ruslan shared whether Hong Kong has become stricter than Singapore, explained how public and private housing work there, and why Hong Kong’s permanent residency feels like real stability. Enjoy! LET'S BOOST OUR RELATIONSHIP: 📷 Casual daily life on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chernov_networking 💰 Sponsorship-related requests: max@maxchernov.sg 👥 If you have a guest suggestion for an interview, please reach out at max@maxchernov.sg TODAY'S GUEST: ➢ on LinkedIn: https://ee.linkedin.com/in/ruslan-kolotogin-a65a0334 ➢ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruslankolotogin WATCH NEXT: ► Why this American millionaire chose Singapore over Hong Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZiXX1qRag ► Ex-Brit explains Hong Kong after 53 years living there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVE979_IX7c ► Brit explains Hong Kong after 60 years living there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dJF89_sHVI TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRO 00:27 Riding a bus around Hong Kong 02:36 A typical neighborhood in Hong Kong 03:04 Do expats vote in Hong Kong? 04:22 Cool things about the New Territories of Hong Kong 06:31 How some Hongkongers abuse the public housing system 08:35 Types of housing in Hong Kong 09:50 Cycling in Hong Kong 11:12 Fines for crossing the road 12:20 Is Hong Kong really a fast-paced city? 15:56 What will happen if the demographic problem isn’t solved? 17:48 How the government helps people in Hong Kong 19:13 How Hong Kong’s economy really works 20:14 How locals and foreigners differ on the subway 21:27 Annoying misconceptions about Hong Kong 25:48 How Hong Kong changed this expat 29:13 Fun facts about the Hong Kong subway 31:31 What we bought for food and drinks 32:09 The aftermath of the latest typhoon 33:03 Where the upper middle class lives in Hong Kong 33:53 A food break in the park 35:54 The Hong Kong–Singapore rivalry 39:14 Why being part of China benefits Hong Kong 42:09 The most expensive land per square foot 44:23 Feng shui in Hong Kong 44:55 Should an expat learn more about their new country? Hey! This channel bridges the gap between locals and foreigners all over the world. Join Max as he interviews expats, unraveling their unique stories and providing valuable insights into their lives in the vibrant places of Asia. Through engaging conversations, Max fosters understanding and appreciation between locals and the global community, focusing on cultural exchange. If you're a company seeking sponsorship opportunities to engage our upscale audience, contact us at maxchernovYT@gmail.com. With over 50% Singaporean viewers and a substantial number of foreign professionals (US, EU, Australia), our mature audience (35-54 years) boasts strong purchasing power and interests in an above-average lifestyle, travel, investment, and personal finance.