Well, London, 200 years ago, was even better, for the rich. That isn't what we're talking about ... is it ?
India, 200 years ago, as well as tofay, is just marvelous, for those with money too. :-)
london 200 years ago, even the royalty got TB and bacterias that only one would get by not bathing. sanitation was unheard of. asia at the tie had it right, then we got industrial.