Hong Kong: reasons for moving to GBA mainland cities 2019

According to a survey among Hong Kong respondents, nearly half of the respondents who were interested in moving to GBA mainland cities said the main reason was the prospect of spacious accommodation. Meanwhile, about 4.2 percent of respondents said the lower cost of living attracted them to relocate.

Major reasons for being interested in moving to Greater Bay Area mainland cities among respondents in Hong Kong in 2019

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Release date

July 2020

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Region

China, Hong Kong

Survey time period

April to July 2019

Number of respondents

220,300 respondents

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

among Hong Kong residents who were interested in moving to GBA mainland cities

Method of interview

Questionnaire

Supplementary notes

Multiple answers were allowed.

The survey were conducted among:
61.4 percent attained secondary education. Another 23.7 percent had attained post-secondary education and 14.9 percent had attained primary education and below.
66.5 percent were economically active persons, 15.8 percent were retired persons, 15.1 percent were home-makers and 1.5 percent were students.

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