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American woman shows off her $390 a month apartment in China and people are pac…
"My apartment complex [in the U.S.]...wanted to up my rent $400 this year."
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Content Creator Reveals Shockingly Low Rent in China, Sparks Debate on Global Living Costs
A recent video by content creator Alexis Oliana has ignited discussions across social media platforms by showcasing her remarkably affordable apartment in Shengzhou, China, and drawing sharp contrasts with living costs in the United States. Oliana's three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is rented for a mere $390 per month, a figure she highlighted as astonishingly low compared to her previous experiences. "You literally can't beat this for less than $400 a month," Oliana stated in her video, detailing how her former apartment complex in the US, which lacked amenities and was less updated, had attempted to increase her rent by $400. Further emphasizing the cost disparity, she revealed her annual internet bill in China was only $50, noting that she paid more than that monthly back home. The video offers a compelling, first-hand account of the economic realities and potential savings associated with living abroad, prompting viewers to consider global differences in housing markets and utility expenses.
