US-Based Man Sparks Debate after Sharing Video of Tiny Apartment Unit that Costs KSh 325k in Rent
- A US-based man shared an apartment unit in New York City that cost a whopping KSh 325,640 in monthly rent
- In a video shared on TikTok, the man showed most parts of the apartment rooms, with a toilet and a bathroom outside the unit for every tenant
- The unit has one room, a window and a kitchen and appears very narrow, as shown in the TikTok video
A US-based man has stunned many people after sharing a video showing a small apartment that costs $2000 (325,640) per month.
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Apartments in New York City
In the video shared on TikTok, the apartment in New York City has one bedroom, which appears narrower.
The unit has a toilet and bathroom outside along the hallway of the apartment for all tenants.
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In the video, it could be seen that the apartment had an open kitchen and only one window.
Social media reactions
The video sparked debate among social media users, saying the rent was too high given the size.
@no commented:
"See these micro apartments would be fine only if they would cost like $200 (KSh 32,600)."
@JP commented:
"Omg. I dropped my phone when you said the rent. I get micro apartments but that price is crazy."
@KNZ said:
"New York apartment videos make me feel better about my normal apartment."
@wyx.bee reacted:
"Micro apartments would be great for people who desperately need housing just to be off the streets, but it should be micro-pricing to match."
@thisrosehasthorns said:
"At what point do you stop calling it an apartment and just call it a room?"
@Allan commented:
"You can rent a 5-bedroom mansion with a swimming pool in Nairobi, Kenya for less than $2000."
UK-based man shares his monthly bills
In related news, TUKO.co.ke reported about a UK-based man who broke down his monthly spending, including house rent.
The man pays £850 (KSh 163k) per month for a 3-bedroom residence in what he describes as an okay neighbourhood.
He spends £600 (KSh 115k) per month on food and explains that groceries can be a significant expense for families in the UK.
His total monthly bills amount to approximately £2,200 (KSh 422k), but he emphasises that it is possible to live on much less or much more.
Source: Legit.ng
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