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Is it normal the landlord charges you 20$ per day
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i came here for the fun and adventure of a far away and exotic land...macaroonie wrote: i believe there are quite a few expats out there who have also come for the experience .. aren't there????
there are some of us (who didnt come for money) here and more now with all the recession and the fact that expats packages are just a huge waster and people will travel anyway with or without it.
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And what to say when a couple stay (2 persons) the rent is the same rateScoobyDoes wrote:Okay but 20-bucks a day is still a fraction compared to a hotel and since you no doubt rent the master room, including utilities i would say the landlord is only covering the extra cost for electric and water for your brother taking showers in those days.
I think its quite fair to be honest, otherwise the landlord is also paying for your brother to stay.
For the same rate they use electricity and water, right!!!!
I don't care about paying 20$ ,but wherever you go you feel that local people try to pump your money that's one of the reason I'm going back to my country.
Sorry I came here (under local contract) because I had another idea of the chinese culture but I was wrong. But only a few have a different mindset(not always mind oriented to money) and are very nice people.sundaymorningstaple wrote:That shouldn't surprise. Most expats come here because of the money as well.
Humm I'm going to have enemy soon

Excuse me but do I pay to rent a room in condo or I pay for a room in Hotel!!!!durain wrote:so in your country, if i were in your shoes, i dont have to pay extra to the landlord?terrymc wrote:but wherever you go you feel that local people try to pump your money that's one of the reason I'm going back to my country.
In Europe the lanlord just want his money every month,that's all.
When we have friends or family we can invite them to stay as long as they want.
If we have a diner and we drink a bit , we don't need to call the lanlord at the end of the diner to ask the permission if they can stay and how much?
In that case they don't need to drive back to their home and it's safe for every body, no?
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terrymc wrote:Excuse me but do I pay to rent a room in condo or I pay for a room in Hotel!!!!durain wrote:so in your country, if i were in your shoes, i dont have to pay extra to the landlord?terrymc wrote:but wherever you go you feel that local people try to pump your money that's one of the reason I'm going back to my country.
In Europe the lanlord just want his money every month,that's all.
When we have friends or family we can invite them to stay as long as they want.
If we have a diner and we drink a bit , we don't need to call the lanlord at the end of the diner to ask the permission if they can stay and how much?
In that case they don't need to drive back to their home and it's safe for every body, no?
You signed the lease and understood the contract, nuff said, done deal. The landlord doesn't even have to accept your friend.
You ask if you're renting a condo or hotel........my friend, which is cheaper? I'm sure if it were the hotel we wouldn't be having this discussion.
Next you bring up;
Who's to say the landlord would a) rent to a couple b) keep the rent the same.And what to say when a couple stay (2 persons) the rent is the same rate. For the same rate they use electricity and water, right!!!!
The fact is IF the landlord rented to a couple that is his doing, his will, his calculation and, more importantly, his agreement as written in the tenancy. The rent MIGHT even be $20 higher per month, who knows?
You "don't care about the $20" yet bring it up even in the tread title like it's so unfair I'm being penalised and now i hate Chinese culture (notice a capitalised "C" for Chinese)...... you're verging on a topic you don't want to get involved in.
So if this is upsetting you so much then yes, head home....... and give 25-40% of your income to the government, plus another 15-17% in VAT etc. For the 5% in taxes and 7% GST i pay per year, I'm more than happy to accept a few quirks if that's what's required.
And trust me on one thing, Singapore is a whole different ball game to China where i lived and worked years ago where, at many attractions, you will see ticket booths for "Locals" and "Foreigners" where the foreigners price is at least double what the locals pay.......... openly. Try THAT in Europe...... or Singapore! It is the same in other countries around the region.
In Hong Kong, where my wife is from, I still cannot walk with her to a fruit stall on the pavement because then she'll be told the "Western" price

SMS, isn't B&B an old English origin from the "Blackpool" type promonade, beach type days?
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I'm not sure. When I was growing up I was told in school that the Term Bed & Breadfast was traditionally used in Europe for wayward travelers who would stay in private homes for a night instead of proper inns. But, though I've been all over Asia, I've never been to Europe. 

SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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