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5. Hong Kong
Hong Kong, a special autonomous region in southeastern China, is one of two Asian cities in the bottom 10.
Some 46% of respondents said the city offers no room for creativity in the local business culture, and more than half said they felt stifled — 56% indicated they could not openly express their opinions.
There's also the matter of money: 68% of expats surveyed indicated that the cost of living is too high. An apartment that's smaller than 200 square feet costs around 25,512 Hong Kong dollars, or $3,270 to rent for a month,
according to the South China Morning Post, citing Midland Realty's data.
"Accommodation, healthcare, and international schooling — all contribute to the elevated costs," InterNations wrote in its city guide. "It is considered to be one of the most expensive places for expatriates to live in," it added.