Do you need to know Cantonese to live in Hong Kong?

If you just stay in Hong Kong，Cantonese is necessary ，and so many younger can speak English very well，basic Cantonese is enough.

What percentage of Hong Kong residents speak English?

4.3\%
The proportion of the Hong Kong population who report using English (that is, all forms) as their “usual spoken language” increased from 2.8\% in 2006 to 4.3\% in 2016, while 51.1\%, 63.5\% and 65.6\% respectively, reported being able to speak, write and read the language.

Can you live in Hong Kong with only English?

Yes, very easily. English is an official language of Hong Kong, used on all signs, taught in schools, widely understood even by people who don’t speak it well.

Can you understand Hong Kong if you don’t speak Cantonese?

Hong Kong people don’t learn Cantonese, just speak it. “If you have enough confidence to continue speaking in Cantonese, then they will too. You have to persevere.” While Hong Kong is a city where many speak English or Mandarin, Cantonese dominates the local language scene.

What languages are spoken in Hong Kong?

The majority of Hong Kong’s Chinese population speaks Cantonese as their first language (90\%). However, English remains a common language here, and it is still largely applied as the official language of business. That said, there is increasing importance being placed upon Mandarin, the official language of mainland China.

What is it like to move to Hong Kong?

Moving to Hong Kong can be both a daunting and exciting experience. Hong Kong is a major international financial center and also an important trade and cultural hub. Until 1997, Hong Kong was a British colony with a Western-influenced lifestyle.

Why is Hong Kong so popular with expats from Europe?

A former British colony, Hong Kong has always been popular with expats from Europe. In recent years low taxation and a high standard of living have attracted people from all over the world and its position as the finance capital of Asia means that it has a significant expat population of approximately 100,000 people.

Is Mandarin widely understood in Hong Kong?

Mandarin and English are widely understood. Note: Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most accessible cities, and it is entirely possible to get by with just English (most signs are in English and Chinese). Mandarin is becoming increasingly popular as the city finds itself increasingly catering to visitors (and investors) from the mainland.