Apartment Hunting in China | What can $500 a month get you? 🇨🇳

[@xZephys]

The water from washing your hands is used to flush the toilet, so it saves water

[@AleeseLightyear]

I guess that makes sense, but then why put a whole other sink outside the bathroom that doesn't do that?!

[@DuduNgomeze]

If you wanna live like 1000s it's your choice, let sis do her thing.

[@xZephys]

@@DuduNgomeze what are you on about

[@DuduNgomeze]

@@xZephys what are you on about 🤔

[@greentea8852]

the combined sink and toilet is pretty common in Japan, it's to safe water usage and also space.

[@KimWilsonTV]

They are common all of the world

[@jackcullen5085]

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

[@OnalennaMogapi]

I thought I was the only one 🤣🤣

[@AleeseLightyear]

TOTALLY AGREE!!

[@youtubetebie7799]

Aleese is back in China, congrats 🎉

[@h.marqxesd3110]

These prices are insanely good. I’m about to move to China.

[@AleeseLightyear]

RIGHT! Very affordable!

[@KK001]

And here in Norway youd be paying 800$ at least for a 40m² basement without furniture. Any of these appartments in the video would run you over $2000 here.

[@kinjasalama]

I was thinking the same until the part where they needed to ask if a “foreigner” can live there. Like WTH!

[@jetta.silence6356]

Nope I would never live in China. Japan yes definitely.

[@necieINcn]

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.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Great concept. Just not for me lol

[@PunditKING]

The Japanese models are a little bigger, but I'm proud to see Chinese person to give credit to Japan for something 🎉

[@fatisummer9106]

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

[@justinphillip5416]

@@fatisummer9106 I also love the concept. However, it is not a U.S cultural norm. I think the KZbinr 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

[@yanie3000]

Apartment hunting videos in other countries are always so fun. Thanks for sharing, I can't wait for part two!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Dropping on Sunday!

[@killwitch-kd4rd]

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

[@Toby-yz7wt]

the last apartment is so nice, the big windows are really nice

[@7hx89]

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.

[@AleeseLightyear]

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!

[@DIYDiaz]

This was like a real life episode of house hunters international and I’m here for it! 😍

[@AleeseLightyear]

hahahah it truly is exactly that!

[@DualityIsAThing]

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!

[@AleeseLightyear]

haaaaa Meanwhile I'm having reverse stick shock cus it's soooo much cheaper than Beijing!

[@xueshang1035]

you’ll be surprised what you can find with 3700 in Shanghai, its barely livable to me 😂

[@deafheart23]

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. 😌

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@allw547]

check the fire safety procedures! especially on the apartments on the higher floors.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Good tip!

[@marianne3802]

I unironically loved the gaudy princess bed and curtains 😂 It’s not really my personal style but I could get acclimated to it lol

[@AleeseLightyear]

hahahah

[@kaykepop4084]

Before moving to or visiting another country, research. How people live, what's appropriate and inappropriate. Idk, maybe it's just me, but it's embarrassing to see Americans go to other countries and insult/question the way life is there or call something weird. As if the way we live makes a lot of sense😅.

[@tangkh6699]

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.

[@azharidris7092]

Aleese that small tap toilet combo is common in Tokyo Japan.. its saved water.. its just to wash your hands.. I think its cool..

[@AleeseLightyear]

Never seen it before!

[@Quantum_Mutiny]

i do think its weird since the sink is place in an awkward spot literally on the toilet. it could have been designed better for sole purpose of improvement

[@starwarsphan3159]

Thats a japanese style combo sink and toilet. The sink is for washing hands. The greywater fills the toilet tank. Saves water.

[@storiedsoundscapes]

Chengdu seems to have lots of good options for the prices! Can't wait to see where you end up! 😃

[@AleeseLightyear]

The prices were amazing! I wish they were this price in the US!

[@manuesiaDeluxe]

The only apartment i liked was the last one 👍🏼 wish you the best ✊

[@AleeseLightyear]

It's not easy!!

[@christinafidance340]

Honey, I live in a 5th wheel camper and even I have a proper bathroom sink! The bathroom is quite roomy actually!

[@rikusheyneke1554]

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

[@PV96]

Is this your first time to China? The washing machine on the balcony is very common. Mattress’s are always very thin compared to West. I lived in China for 10 years. The same apartment the entire time. I loved it !! Get a bicycle and explore !!!

[@jjc4232]

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 😮😮😮😮

[@AleeseLightyear]

Tooooo high! I would never be able to afford that!

[@maryannkom299]

The toilet/sink is actually a great design. The water you wash your hands with is clean and that water goes into the tank and you use it to flush. I’ve seen them in a lot of different spaces.

[@bayernfan9557]

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.

[@juki0h391]

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.

[@AleeseLightyear]

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.

[@Heyymynameisjbells]

Just found your channel! Love it!

[@CarolLustgarten]

Good luck on your search. Hope you find your dream apartment. Though the prices seem affordable in parts of China I am thankful I can pay cash for my condo in the sunshine ☀ state. Modern renovated and furnished. And in unit washer dryer. Even came with detergent towels and dishes cups and glasses. Silverware too.

[@w.a.watson3078]

Buy your own beds. Nice large apartment. Don't be so picky.

[@e.mountain1637]

I liked apt 4 and 7 the best. Love watching apt hunting vids. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexpaulson]

I live in Guangdong and have been considering a move to Chengdu!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Well maybe more of the Chengdu content I put out will convince more

[@carbtsyang1176]

2nd apartment at least he was honest when he said this bed is no no 😂😂😂😂😂 it made me laugh soo much 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BubblesMcGhee]

So glad I found you!!

[@WANDERER0070]

6 min the fridge w 3 sections is to safe energy,,dont need to open all fridge just one drawer at a time

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks, I know how to use a fridge

[@ThrivingNotDying]

The last apartment with the open kitchen was my favorite. But probably too expensive. Whats your budget?

[@babyjki444]

your old apartment was amazing wow. they would've had to drag me out of there lmao.

[@AleeseLightyear]

It was sooooo perfect. I miss it so much!

[@Yu-bz5hw]

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😂💞💞💖💖

[@fdoctor79]

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

[@AleeseLightyear]

The amount of ppl in the comments trying to convince me that the sink toilet combo thing was normal, blew my mind. NEVER!

[@bf5475]

You are quite a rude person, the people who showed you these places are probably thinking why did I put in this effort to show this person around.

[@AleeseLightyear]

🤔🤔

[@1420nicole1420]

Youu re

[@1420nicole1420]

Rude

[@okonkwokingsley3334]

Welcome back to China

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks! Good to be back, I guess lol

[@charleneji6759]

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. 😀

[@AleeseLightyear]

You'll have to stay tuned for Sunday's video!

[@amalakeson]

Who says this ???!! It reminds when Trump asked companies to leave China. Many didn't listen now they are fleeing....

[@Jadecatcafe]

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.

[@juliannesharpe3066]

No. 2 is spacious and nice. No. 3 has nice fixtures - the bathroom is lovely! No. 7 is really nice! No. 8 has some good fixtures.

[@ditzyhere3138]

Can you not view unfurnished apartments? I don't think I could use any furniture used by previous tenants...

[@kittykatz3518]

Awww. First world problems. How cute!

[@carolynsilvers9999]

Im thinkin' the renter is supposed to buy their own mattress.

[@maryannkom299]

Kind of seems like she was expecting an apartment you’d find in the USA. I don’t love the attitude. It isn’t America, it’s China a communist country. She might need to purchase a few things. To low, to high nothing is good enough.

[@haleydonovan3421]

Aleese, you are awesome! Love your personality 🎉

[@AleeseLightyear]

Awwww I appreciate you saying that! Thank you so much!!🥰🥰

[@100RAmen]

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!

[@7hx89]

Good luck to your new life in Chengdu! The real challenge would be the vast food options there to remain fit and healthy 😂

[@AleeseLightyear]

Any food suggestions?!

[@hera_m]

Your standards are high babe but you always get the best results since you are the best 😊

[@AleeseLightyear]

hahahaha I think my standards are pretty reasonable!! You'll have to watch this weekend's video to see what apartment I get!

[@juliemoody9089]

Nice and cool video and respect and that seems really cheap for you living in China

[@shiwang8989]

Glad you are of BJ to Chengdu! Personally, Chengdu is more fun. Good luck on your apt hunting.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Really?! the adjustment hasn't been easy for me!!

[@Bunnie148]

Wow, as a real estate agent myself, sis, sometimes it’s best to keep opinions to yourself until the end of a showing-unless this was done for views, because these days, you never know! In NY, we have feedback cards at the end for clients to fill out about how the house or apartment was viewed. If not, you can email or discuss with the agent after the showing. But ouch, you were stepping on the cutie man’s toes! My thought was, was he taking notes on you or what to bring back to his clients or the listing agent? That said, you did ask for the good, the bad, and the luxury, so what you’re getting is exactly that! Just my two dollars and ten cents. Either way, I’m glad you’re not homeless! Just my thoughts.

[@blackwarrior7473]

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.😂😂

[@坐等第一]

🤣

[@AleeseLightyear]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FoodwealthTV]

😂 hilarious

[@guerdabrutus]

@@blackwarrior7473 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rod12291]

toilet with sink is quite nomal in japan

[@rebeccabrimmer7145]

I think you are a bit picky for the low cost you are expecting. Something to keep in mind is that things in Asian countries are generally smaller because the people are smaller in general.

[@madelynhall755]

Little rude

[@mariahiquiana4661]

@@madelynhall755 totally agree.

[@sarahsangi6505]

Agreed

[@bellareana3226]

A LOT RUDE. She complained and insulted throughout the entire video. Terrible attitude

[@tiny.shawna]

@@madelynhall755 exactly especially for someone that’s coming out of homelessness she could’ve been more nice

[@lulubelle24]

She won't last long in China, with that attitude.

[@laurahemenway4608]

Wow, a lot of things you complain about are pretty standard if you watch any Chinese videos. Especially the ones where it's clear everyone renovated their apartments. Just very negative. I was going to see a lot of variety, but the commentary just ruined it

[@carolynsilvers9999]

I like the one on 8th floor

[@吴海明-d9h]

欢迎回来~welcome back~

[@malcolm1896]

You should be on HGTV house hunters. I liked apartment #7 & #8.

[@heathertheheathen6145]

Why is there furniture already in these apartments?

[@CloseYourWombs]

I thought you were back in Chicago?

[@AleeseLightyear]

*Michigan I went home to visit, not to move back!

[@CloseYourWombs]

@@AleeseLightyear ok. I signed up to your survey for traveling next year.

[@AleeseLightyear]

AWESOME!!! Thanks so much!@@CloseYourWombs

[@MatteoLonghi7]

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

[@bellareana3226]

So do you not purchase your own mattress?

[@t.morrow560]

Is it cloudy or foggy there or is that pollution?

[@AikoMonett]

Not the prison style toilet and sink in the first one!

[@AleeseLightyear]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eastcoastguy_0803]

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.

[@whathappenedtofreethinking6902]

I admire your adventurous spirit. It’s one thing to move to Europe. Moving to China is waaaaay different. Hats off to you for teaching. Enjoy your journey young lady.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks for the love!💖💖

[@mumblrr]

for $3300 hkd you can get a coffin home in hong kong lol. so interesting to see the rent disparity

[@karendkn1960]

Is it just an American thing here in uk we’ve had those sinks for ages they are part of green movement less water used saves water in climates with water issues

[@jennybian5697]

you are so happy

[@Darkcrowman]

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

[@leticiaperez9146]

Same price condo in BGC but withfresh air , spectacular views of agolf course, Polo Club, a beautiful lake and dynamic unafraid Filipinos and expats and 24/7 freedom..

[@AuntieL_ATL]

Aleese has never been to jail 😂 The toilet/sink combo is a staple.

[@ishadi]

Hope you've already found the apartment cause it's Monday now 😅 as always, entertaining ❤🎉

[@AleeseLightyear]

I did!

[@reneemichael1574]

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!! 😆

[@karenthomas9009]

New subscriber here, I want to experience your life there😊 through you❤❤❤❤

[@debkauble]

A 2 bedroom apartment in Kokomo Indiana will run you average of $1000-$1700 a month. Housing here is impossible.

[@misy5962]

Hello, which city is this?

[@RP-mm9ie]

thanks

[@dawno1175]

As Americans we have no clue as to how spoiled we are. Our homes and apartments are so much larger than most of the countries.

[@PunditKING]

Oh boy here we go again.....

[@texaslulu]

In US it costs you $500 just to rent all the furnitures.

[@AleeseLightyear]

FACTS!

[@teresah.6696]

The Chinese will be wanting to touch her hair 😊

[@lisaalexander7248]

Not trying to sound judgemental but the beds was probably made for smaller people

[@CanoManuelGonzaga]

You're rude. You clearly see the agent understands English, yet you don't even mince your words when you comment about the room you visit.

[@JoshFarrer-fb2nc]

I am praying that you get something

[@peacelife]

Oh wow pretty affordable. I guess bases on city.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Most definitely. A one bedroom in Beijing is double the price of a Chengdu two bedroom!

[@pholbrook2277]

Cool video but camera is moving too fast.

[@edirdejesus]

I'm here🇧🇷 attending

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks for being one of the first to watch!

[@t.morrow560]

I like #7, very pretty and open.

[@bernieroses718]

It’s you and a list of grievances. 😂😂

[@bonnierios6460]

Oh no I couldn't live there. Everything is to small, tight fitting, mattress to thin, and definitely don't like the kitchen set ups! The rent is definitely ridiculous

[@Shar_Bandraoi]

I live in a camper in Canada for several years 😞 so anything I would take. I'm not picky. Cost of living in Canada is insanely high taxes are insanely high. NEVER move to Canada

[@pixelperfectInteriors]

I do believe they use that same model of toilet/sink combo in prisons :)

[@sleepines]

wait what? the land lord didn't agree to throw away the furniture??? u are not allowed to buy ur own stuff???? how strange o.o

[@icytime1416]

Apt #1 = no Apt #2 = no Apt #3 = no Apt #4 = no Apt #5 = no Apt #6 = no Apt #7 = no Apt #8 = no Old Beijing apt = yes I was considering Chengdu for retirement but after viewing your apt search I have decided that I will not choose Chengdu.

[@maichavang92]

Lol "ugly furniture" love your comments

[@goldeneyebby7477]

I use the transit one for my wine n liquorrr😂