Some photos of my apartment. It's very basic because it's in a student apartment building. But it's actually the same price as the on-campus accommodation, but I actually get my own room here, whereas students have to share! Also the University is very strict regarding alcohol, late returns to the dorms etc. etc..
I'm paying 1200RMB a month for this (1500 when you include all bills, including Internet). Smaller rooms in the same building are cheaper.
Basic Chinese hard bed:
I've since added a mosquito tent and mattress topper.
I actually have 2 bedrooms, but this is the master bedroom if you like - it has aircon:
I've since swapped the stool for a chair!
Basic kitchen. I've since added a kettle (65RMB) and slow cooker (48RMB) and a chopping board! The slow cooker is great for making soup and also pasta. I eat out sometimes, especially when meeting ladies. But cooking at home is cheaper plus you don't have the hassle of the sometimes very slow service in restaurants!
Washroom/toilet:
I took the photo when I moved in - I've cleaned it a bit since then! My 2 bed apartment was previously occupied by 3 students from Laos.
I spend a lot of time cleaning the place - it's a real battle living in a place where stuff goes mouldy and wildlife moves in so quickly. And the average shirt lasts a couple of hours before it needs washing again.
But incidentally, this place is immaculate compared to some of the places the estate agent took me round! Maybe Willy has similar real estate horror stories from China!!!
