There are no quotas, bonds, or guarantees required. All residents are equal under the law, enjoy freedom of movement, access to public education, and basic civil freedoms. Visiting Americans generally fit in well. Most Hong Kong business executives speak excellent English, and are accustomed to dealing with Westerners. Housing, food, telecommunications, transportation and healthcare are all available at levels comparable to major American cities.
Most people live in apartments in high-rise buildings.
Rents for housing are usually very high. Hong Kong has many different types of restaurants, offering a wide array of international food. Grocery stores are also stocked with an international selection of items. Communications facilities are excellent. Long distance telephone and facsimile services can be easily arranged with telecommunications companies, and are available in hotels and business centers.