I think there's a large undocumented migrant population too, who make up a lot of the working classes and this could skew that stats as well. EDIT it's a lovel

I think there's a large undocumented migrant population too, who make up a lot of the working classes and this could skew that stats as well. EDIT it's a lovely place too, Hong Kong (picturesque, pleasant climate, easy to get around). I'd say that would have a lot to do with it as well, once you can pay the rent ...