"Coffin houses" from Hong Kong, life in which seems crazy

When in 2012, property prices in Hong Kong rose by almost 50 percent, the purchase of housing for many was something of a fantasy. It was then that the so-called "coffin houses" began to appear, the area of ​​which averaged 1.7 square meters. And after all, it is necessary in some unimaginable way to fit a sleeping place, a TV and your things on these two "squares" ... How the life goes on in the creepy pantries, called housing in Hong Kong, the following photos will most clearly tell.

Coffin houses are particularly popular in the area.

The apartment of this family is considered almost mansions - as much as 11 square meters of area.

There is a bunk bed and even a small sofa, as well as a refrigerator, a washing machine and a small table. However, the rent for this housing is far from small, as you might think, and amounts to $ 580 per month (about 33,000, if translated into our rubles). And this despite the fact that the income of the hostess who works at the bakery is $ 1290 per month.

There is no free space at all.

And now there are real "coffin houses", life in which seems like perfect madness, because their area is 1.7-1.8 sq.m.

However, as can be seen from these photos, a person is an adaptable creature. True, it’s not without problems for the psyche - when you live in such “boxes”, you can’t do without harm to your health. Therefore, social workers strongly recommend resettling such people as soon as possible.

The yard from the outside seems as oppressive as the apartments themselves.

Three residents of three "coffin houses" made in one place.

At least the legs can be extended, and that’s good.

The roof littered with things.

The shots taken from above demonstrate well why such dwellings were called "coffins", the similarities are very strong.

Some people try to bring at least some joy into their home and have pets. Of course, as tiny as the housing itself.

This man worked as a waiter, but now retired.

Illegal construction of small huts on the roofs of buildings is not uncommon.

Where is the toilet in such tiny closets, you probably think. And here he is common, one in 20 "coffin houses."

Well, do you still think that your apartment is cramped, and you have to pay a lot for it?

Could you live in that?

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