What $600–$750 Really Gets You in Shanghai | Apartment Hunting in China

What can $600–$750 a month actually get you in Shanghai — and what do you have to give up for cheaper rent? Right now, we pay about $930 a month for our apartment in Shanghai. With Ski’s work becoming less stable and my YouTube income still limited, we decided to go apartment hunting in Shanghai with a new budget of $600–$750 per month. We toured three real Shanghai apartments and compared the rent, location, commute, condition, neighborhood, and whether they allow pets. This is a realistic look at Shanghai rent, apartment hunting in China, the cost of living in Shanghai, and what everyday life in Shanghai is actually like when budget and location don’t quite match. Which apartment would you choose? ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why we’re looking for a cheaper apartment 00:58 Apartment 1 — $750/month 03:20 Apartment 2 — $600/month 07:17 Apartment 3 — $750/month 08:55 Dinner after apartment hunting 09:44 Back home with our cat Doudou #ApartmentHunting #Shanghai #LifeInChina