If youve actually traveled out of your M Night Shamaylan village you would have realized that yes, even in 3rd world countries, most financial districts are comparable to those in 1st world cities- there are malls, 1st class restaurants, shopping and excellent housing in places like Mumbai, Hong Kong and Manila just as there would be in NYC, Chicago, L.A. etc.
This is where my office is at:
This is where you are:
1st world dump < 3rd world financial district