Here’s what my studio apartment in Shanghai looks like. You can rent a massive apartment for the same price in the outskirts of the city, but I prefer a smaller more central apartment. That way I can save tons of money and time commuting, and I have more incentive to get outside!
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- Kevin, I love your apartment! That actually looks very cozy and homy, especially the bed! You know how hard the bed in China is hahaha. Something about your genuine personality that always keeps me coming back to your channel. I, too live in China, have a full time job, lived nomadic life prior to that and try to post Youtube videos weekly. I can relate so much to your latest video “How I Make Money Travel Abroad.” Daily vlogs would be lovely! Keep it up, Kev!
- “A poverty of desire.” I’m totally stealing that. Great attitude bro, keep it up.
- I pay 1500 for a 3 room apartment in Chengdu! wow I’m stunned by the difference in price! it’s incredible how expensive Shanghai is!
- Oh wow. I live in Taiwan, and I thought my studio apartment was small lol. Living in a small space is good for me because I used to hoard a lot of things in my bedroom when I lived in the US. I’ve managed to significantly keep my level of accumulated junk down. My apartment is also in an ideal location: it’s around the corner from 2 busy streets that’s full of great food options and everything I need (like groceries, pharmacy, medical clinics, etc). and it’s a 15min walk from work. I also get free lunch at my job (which is a good thing because I eat a lot lol), so I can save a lot of money in a month if I’m not traveling/doing a lot of outings.
- I just moved to Shanghai. I chose an apartment in the French concession that costs 3800RMB but is a little larger. The building is very dirty, dingey and sticky but apartment is nice, bright, and clean. I can hear my neighbors washing dishes and the baby crying. I’ve spent the last 3 days acting spoiled and crying over how I’m scared I can’t adapt. You’re right though, we are fortunate to even have a space to call our own. I am thankful I saw your video. A lot of my colleagues are living in modern, large apartments and I was feeling like I made a bad decision. However, I know I am privileged to even have shelter at all. Cheers.
- I appreciate hearing about the non-material lifestyle you have. I live in Mesa, Arizona. Im a single father 51, with two sons that live w me full time, ages 11 and 19. I have had them for 9 years this year…it was not until recently that I began to become happy with what little i had…when i bagan to recognize my accomplishment in the energy i invested into my kids as they are turning out to be AMAZING people. My lack of material things a huge house and huge bank account made me streesed…not any longer.. i noticed my change of hear of the last couple of years as i began to want to move to Idaho or Washington and to build a small house and to build a self-sustaining lifestyle with the ultimate goal of living somewhere in Asia when i retire (hopefully at age 57) Im going to travel to Shanghai, smaller towns in Thailand, and the Philippines and then make a decision on a place to live half-time. Who knows maybe ill meet somebody too. Your apartment makes me appreciate my $800 per month (all utilities included), 2 bedroom apartment in a city that has THOUSANDS of apartments for over $1600 a month……i used to say every day when i first moved here 2 years agothis month, that i despise this s-hole…..now im glad I stayed because in saving money ans getting ready to buy my first truck for my trucking business (im a truck driver). This business will allow me to take my job with me when i move to Washington! Im grateful to see a young man who is also grateful. . .and be glad you dont live in the usa right now…we are a land of fat, lazy thinking, isolated almost coddled people whose minds are addled with mind numbing patriotism, xenophobia and unseen state dependancy…..we in many ways are a sinful and yes even evil people…..universe help us all.
- Your place looks a lot like the Airbnb I’m staying at in Vietnam right now and to my surprise, I really don’t miss having such a big place (as I thought I would) I’ve realized I like not having so much shit cluttering up my place and living in such a cozy area makes you really appreciate just having the basic necessities to live. Cool video and I think next time I get an apartment, I’d rather sacrifice living space for a good location (although in Hefei, there really was no good location anywhere, haha)
- Videos of local sights and scenery along with food would be good.You have money yet you live simple and that is the mark of a good caring person.Keep it up.
- Loved this!! I often complain about not having enough space, yet you have far less & you’re still living the life!!! Awesome. Heading to Shanghai in April, then Beijing.
- The way you reasoned that many families live in a space like this and its all you need- made me question my lifestyle and made me feel humbled. what a great guy!!!!!
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