Cell apartments in Hong Kong: how people live in very cramped conditions (6 photos)

Hong Kong is currently considered one of the most developed cities of the world. There is an excellent infrastructure, a lot of greenery and there are many wealthy people who are willing to pay for all this. From that to this city, the contrast between expensive penthouses and cell apartments where simple hard workers live.





Yes, yes, in this case, "cell" is not some kind of metaphor, but the most accurate description of the conditions in which the poor fellows live. So, according to official data, almost 500 thousand live in real cells Human. Yes, yes, almost half a million people!



They have no personal space, no access to hot water and even basic amenities. They, like some kind of animals, are forced survive in truly inhuman conditions. So, the owners of profitable houses, place up to 20 such cells in one room, renting each of them for 150-200 dollars a month. It's much cheaper than any, even the smallest and most unpresentable apartment.





Therefore, hard workers who came to Hong Kong are forced to live here. from other provinces to earn money, students and even old people who are on old age left without money. Alas, many of them do not move out of cells in 2-3 months, and remain here for years.



It is believed that such profitable houses are breeding grounds for diseases and crime, but it is impossible to defeat them. Worth closing one like on it place appears second. Still, if there is demand, then there will be offer.

Only now to solve the problems with housing in Hong Kong in the near future definitely won't work in the future. Still, the city is limited by rivers and canals in territory, so it doesn’t have much room to grow. As for people... They come from other countries and provinces in the hope of a better life. There is not enough space for everyone.



And until the overpopulation problem is solved... life in cages will continue.