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[rojees]

newbie here, pls bear with me...

Just wondering how big an apartment could you get with 5million key money deposit? and how much can i expect ot pay for rent ?

How big is 5 pyeong?

With 5 million, how many pyeong would that be?

[tzechuk]

My husband said 1 pyeong is 3.3 sq. m., so 5 = 16.5 sq. m = a shoe box.

To live comfortably for one person, you want at least 10 pyeong and depending on where you live ... you could put down just 5m plus a monthly rent.. probably not in Seoul but anywhere else is very doable.

[PRagic]

You can put 5 million down and get any size place you want, provided you are willing to pay the rent! For a single person, 10-12 Pyung can get you by, but it is a bit frustrating. I'd go for a minimum of 20 pyung, which usually gives you at least a separate room and kitchen.

Get a roommate. You could pool your coin, put 10 million down, and pay 400-500 a month in cash each for rent and live in a palace.

[rojees]

thx for the reply guys...

Im not saying where, but a school offers around 5 pyeong in size apartment. Is this a total no-no?

[PRagic]

No, that's a great closet. Nice of them to provide a place for you to put your suit(s).

They're on drugs, and they are insulting you. Run the other way. If that's the best they'll do for your housing, I can't even imagine what other b.s. they'll feel entitled to heap upon your person.

[Pak Yu Man]

5 pyung? That's the size of my bathroom. You can't live there.
There'll be no room to cook/clean or have anyone over.

[J.B. Clamence]

[Hotpants]

A 5-pyeong apartment - that's laughable! Are you sure it's not 15 or 50???
If you're being asked to pay a 5 mill deposit for 5 pyeong, tell them no way. You can get a yeogwan inn room for 5 pyeong without a deposit and pay from around 500,000 per month for it. (However, if you're female, I'd advise against living in a yeogwan.)