hv visited some flats these 2 days. here, it's so difficult to get a good one (1 or 2 rooms w/ appliances) for rental <$5000, its' crazy! my company's budget is $4500 for all things incl electrcity n gas. i heard 10 yrs ago, house prices were not so expensive, fast development is main reason.
if u are me, will u choose...(location ignored)
1) $2k-2.5k: 1 room 1 "ten" n all things incl / immediate available but v small / cant let +3ppl to stay / 'tong' house 3/f
2) $3k: 1 open flat like hotel / tv n air-cond only / no cleaning machine n freezer / 'tong' house 3/f
3) $3.5k: 2 rooms 1 "ten" / parts of applicances incl but so old-fashioned furniture / 'tong' house 3/f
4) $4: 2 rooms 1 "ten" / parts of applicances incl but so old-fashioned furniture / 'tong' house below 3/f
5) SHARE WITH COLLEAGUES for 3-room 'lift available' flat @$8k