Apartment Hunting in China | What can $500 a month get you? 🇨🇳
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- Apartment Hunting in China | What can $500 a month get you? 🇨🇳
I just moved to Chengdu China and I'm searching for a new apartment to call home. I'm taking you along on my apartment-hunting process in China. What can $500 a month get you? You'll see a tour of different apartments in different price ranges. How do the prices compare to rent currently in your hometown?
If you are an expat living abroad, considering moving to China, or just wondering what life the heck my life is like in China--- I hope this video will give you some insight!
LINKS FOR SITES TO SEARCH FOR AN APARTMENT
Ziroom: www.ziroom.com/
Wellcee: www.wellcee.com/
Lianjia: bj.lianjia.com/
5i5j: www.5i5j.com.cn/
#livinginchina #apartmenttour #chinavlog #blackinchina #costofliving #chinavsusa #chinaapartment
00:00 Intro
1:15 Apartment Tour #1
3:30 Apartment Tour #2
5:20 Apartment Tour #3
7:05 Apartment Tour #4
8:00 Frustration
8:47 Apartment Tour #5
10:55 Apartment Tour #6
12:29 Apartment Tour #7
14:18 Apartment Tour #8
15:10 Decisions Decisions
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Hi! I'm Aleese, a 35-year-old Black American living in China
- Born in Michigan, USA
- Lover of Cheese Itz & bike rides
- Been in China for 4 years
- Currently working as a high school drama teacher
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the combined sink and toilet is pretty common in Japan, it's to safe water usage and also space.
The water from washing your hands is used to flush the toilet, so it saves water
I guess that makes sense, but then why put a whole other sink outside the bathroom that doesn't do that?!
This made me realize I'm so spoiled...Chongqing has ruined me. I'm like that 3,700 for thaaat?! So much better to start in an expensive city and not the other way around 😂 You already know the 37th floor was my fave!
haaaaa
Meanwhile I'm having reverse stick shock cus it's soooo much cheaper than Beijing!
you’ll be surprised what you can find with 3700 in Shanghai, its barely livable to me 😂
These prices are insanely good. I’m about to move to China.
RIGHT! Very affordable!
I love seeing apartment hunting vids in the second tier cities in China, you get the benefits of (sometimes huge) cities with the rents of small towns
I thought I was the only one 🤣🤣
TOTALLY AGREE!!
Aleese is back in China, congrats 🎉
The sink on the back of the toilet is an actual thing in most Japanese homes. It’s a really cool concept. You wash your hands and the grey (used) water becomes the toilet water.
Unfortunately, in that first apartment there was no full sink in the vicinity of the bathroom.
Great concept. Just not for me lol
The Japanese models are a little bigger, but I'm proud to see Chinese person to give credit to Japan for something 🎉
Not only japan , it's pretty normal in many countries, you need to wash ur hand after you are done doing your business ,so it's more convenient and cleaner than going all the way to sink ,I was surprised that she has never seen one living for so long in China
@@fatisummer9106 I also love the concept. However, it is not a U.S cultural norm. I think the CZcamsr is from the U.S, so she is basing her likes on her own experiences (what she grew up with). Getting used to cultural norms is nuanced, some things are just not going to fly, LOL
Apartment hunting videos in other countries are always so fun. Thanks for sharing, I can't wait for part two!
Dropping on Sunday!
The climate in Chengdu is very humid, the owner of houses generally do not prepare thick mattresses because the waiting process for rent takes a long time. In uninhabited appartments, mattresses are prone to mold. That's why you can only see thin mattresses everywhere@@AleeseLightyear
i am a small landlord in a small coastal city in the US. I put a room on craiglist and it is gone quickly. The size is about 125 square feet, shared bath, kitchen, etc. The rent is $700. Guess my tenant would shoot me if they know that you can get such a spacious apartment in a big city in China for the price they pay for a small room.😂😂
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the last apartment is so nice, the big windows are really nice
Furniture and fixtures are relatively inexpensive. So you can either ask the landlord for free upgrades and replace them by yourself. For example the bed and mattress would cost less than the monthly rent.
Very true! But I really am not trying to buy any furniture or make any big adjustments to an apartment. I already did that 2 years ago with my last apartment. Now I just want a place to be move in ready!
I absolutely loved #2 and #7, for me I’m very minimalistic , as long as everything works I’m happy. Mattresses and bed frames can easily be purchased, and being in my ideal location is what matters the most to me. 😌
Thanks for sharing!!
I unironically loved the gaudy princess bed and curtains 😂 It’s not really my personal style but I could get acclimated to it lol
hahahah
Aleese that small tap toilet combo is common in Tokyo Japan.. its saved water.. its just to wash your hands.. I think its cool..
Never seen it before!
2nd apartment at least he was honest when he said this bed is no no 😂😂😂😂😂 it made me laugh soo much 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Good luck for your apartment hunting in Chengdu! When I visited Chengdu last month, the DiDi driver told me Chengdu is the most affordable city that he's ever been after living in Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou for quite some time-in terms of housing, food expenses, convenience, etc.
Honey, I live in a 5th wheel camper and even I have a proper bathroom sink! The bathroom is quite roomy actually!
This was like a real life episode of house hunters international and I’m here for it! 😍
hahahah it truly is exactly that!
The only apartment i liked was the last one 👍🏼 wish you the best ✊
It's not easy!!
Never easy to look for a place.
But the prices are so so low compared to Toronto. Our average rent in Toronto for a one bedroom is a crazy 2500 Canadian that's about 2Gs USD 😮😮😮😮
Tooooo high! I would never be able to afford that!
Thats a japanese style combo sink and toilet. The sink is for washing hands. The greywater fills the toilet tank. Saves water.
欢迎回来~welcome back~
Chengdu seems to have lots of good options for the prices! Can't wait to see where you end up! 😃
The prices were amazing! I wish they were this price in the US!
check the fire safety procedures! especially on the apartments on the higher floors.
Good tip!
The amount that you are paying for a month over there, there's not much to complain about. If it was more than $1000, then I would have some stuff to say.
It's all relative my friend. Regardless of how much I'm paying, I don't want a bunch of useless items in the apartment that will never get used.
your old apartment was amazing wow. they would've had to drag me out of there lmao.
It was sooooo perfect. I miss it so much!
Damn! That last one was gorgeous! Looooove the kitchen with that island WOW. But that bedroom furniture and curtains have GOT TO GO 😅😅😅 Can’t wait to see what you ended up with
The way you talk is alwaysss, so so fun!!! In a good way! When you commented at those ugly furniture🤣🤣🤣you always make me smile🤣 can't wait for episode 2😂💞💞💖💖
You should be on HGTV house hunters. I liked apartment #7 & #8.
haha NICE Chinese background Australian here. I watched a couple of your videos and I got the feeling u will end up in my home town Chengdu. welcome to China Expat life 2.0, it's almost like a natural progression the people end up moving to Chengdu after staying in Beijing or Shanghai for a couple of years. I'm also returning to Chengdu from Australia after more than a decade of not living in China. all my expat friends in chengdu were gone after covid, tho still feeling the excitement and look forward to meet new people!
Aleese when I saw the sink and toilet combo, I hollered. 😮😅 You are my shero. This reminded me of House Hunters International 😂! Apartment hunting can be SPECIAL, but I am believing you will find the BEST fit for you! Tfs
The amount of ppl in the comments trying to convince me that the sink toilet combo thing was normal, blew my mind. NEVER!
Aleese, you are awesome! Love your personality 🎉
Awwww I appreciate you saying that! Thank you so much!!🥰🥰
Your standards are high babe but you always get the best results since you are the best 😊
hahahaha I think my standards are pretty reasonable!! You'll have to watch this weekend's video to see what apartment I get!
I hope you've already found your apt.
Everyone is talking about how Chengdu is great place, affordable prices, endless delicious food and laidback locals. 😀
You'll have to stay tuned for Sunday's video!
Welcome back to China
Thanks! Good to be back, I guess lol
Just find a temporary one. You can always find a better one after you settle down in a new city. Some property/apartment management comapnies, such as Ziroom, would offer more decent options than the individual agent can provide.
I have seen that type of toilet plus sink in a bar in the US. It uses the water that washed your hands to flush the toilet. Pretty cool and environmentally friendly.
In US it costs you $500 just to rent all the furnitures.
FACTS!
Good luck to your new life in Chengdu! The real challenge would be the vast food options there to remain fit and healthy 😂
Any food suggestions?!
I like the one on 8th floor
I live in Guangdong and have been considering a move to Chengdu!
Well maybe more of the Chengdu content I put out will convince more
personally, I wouldn't recommend an apartment that's higher than 10 floors. Because when an earthquake hits, that's scary as hell😅 not that the building will collapse, it's just a terrifying experience
you are so happy
Glad you are of BJ to Chengdu! Personally, Chengdu is more fun. Good luck on your apt hunting.
Really?! the adjustment hasn't been easy for me!!
I like 7 but #4 got me with the big bedroom. I would've had to spend money on a mattress. lol *coming back #8 it is!! 😆
toilet with sink is quite nomal in japan
6 min the fridge w 3 sections is to safe energy,,dont need to open all fridge just one drawer at a time
Thanks, I know how to use a fridge
thanks
The last apartment with the open kitchen was my favorite. But probably too expensive. Whats your budget?
Hope you've already found the apartment cause it's Monday now 😅 as always, entertaining ❤🎉
I did!
Not the prison style toilet and sink in the first one!
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The tiny sink for you washing hand s after using the toilet only. 😂 you also can see those in Japan. The actual big sink area is separated with the toilet.
I'm here🇧🇷
attending
Thanks for being one of the first to watch!
Buy your own beds. Nice large apartment. Don't be so picky.
Oh boy here we go again.....
You are so cute!!!
I like number 8
5
I thought you were back in Chicago?
*Michigan
I went home to visit, not to move back!
@@AleeseLightyear ok. I signed up to your survey for traveling next year.
AWESOME!!! Thanks so much!@@CloseYourWombs
Im thinkin' the renter is supposed to buy their own mattress.
How much was your beijing apartment ?
Double all these places! 6,200RMB per month
You are the girls I like. Interesting
Oh wow pretty affordable. I guess bases on city.
Most definitely. A one bedroom in Beijing is double the price of a Chengdu two bedroom!
I love height, the taller the better lol
I'm scared of heights!!
You're one person, how big does the fridge need to be? geez. And be a little less picky, aren't you going to b homeless? You can always move again at a later date :) Course this is old now, heh
I would like to become homeless like you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
hahahah it was not fun at all!