among Hong Kong residents who were interested in moving to GBA mainland cities
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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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Leading reasons for moving to GBA mainland cities among respondents in Hong Kong 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 *** percent of respondents said the lower cost of living attracted them to relocate.
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