I did a similar thing. I was living in a taofang when i first arrived in taiwan. No kitchen no room for anything. So i went nuts and rented a 22000 place. and yea it was a pretty damn good 5 years living there, but i will never rent a gong yu again, its not worth the hassle. Having an elavator and not having to use the public trash service is just amazing.
Here is my two cents: Besides all the amenities make you so excited, think about the building itself. There are a lot more earthquakes in Kaohsiung than in Kinmen. So safety is an element to consider. Is the building newly built with more modern technology and stricter regulations? or it was built more than 20 years ago? Also, are you comfortable living at higher level when earthquakes happens? Lastly, check the fire stairs and the trash collection area of the building. It can tells you the quality of the building management and will affect the experience while staying there. Not trying to ruin the party but to remind you there are different things need to consider.
Too late for all that, I live here now 😊 and yeah it's a building that's only about 3 years old and I'm good with earthquakes. They're no fun but buildings that are probably likely to fall already have unless we get a major one.
It’s really hard to pick one ..both looks decent and clean and modern. I guess in this case I would pick the one with the better neighborhood (mrt, restaurants or shops)
My wife is from Kaohsiung and I think it’s a great city. Awhile back we were contemplating moving from Oklahoma to Kaohsiung for a few years to save some money. It didn’t happen but I remember having a difficult time researching how much apartments cost there. So this was helpful.
Omg great choice! I’ve been planning on staying in Taichung when I move, since I have a friend who already lives there so I won’t be completely alone in a new country 😅 but now you’ve definitely made me add Kaohsiung into the mix! I’ll have to consider my budget since I’ll be teaching at a bushiban. Do you think Kaohsiung is any cheaper to rent than Taichung?
Wooo nice! I think rent on both cities will be similar! But i chose Kaohsiung because it's closer to places like Kenting! Do you know when you plan to come to Taiwan?
I know this video is a year old, I’m going to Kaohsiung, Taiwan 🇹🇼 in June 2023. Question? Can one apply for a short term lease? If so requirements? Thnx Great content too. -Denise
The Mandarin subtitles in this video repeatedly showed that they charged you 18,000 USD for an apartment one month and at beginning I was really stunned by the price but after a while I knew it must be a mistake and the price must have been 18,000 NTD. Who did the translation? Compared to America or Europe, the prices they offered was very cheap!
Hahaha if I was getting tens or hundreds of thousands of views every video I'd be able to afford to pay someone to do translation and embed in the videos, but I just use Google auto translate. But yeah, the last two were both 18,000 a month! Expensive in Taiwan I think but definitely affordable by US/Europe standards!
Great question Sven -- if you haven't checked out my apartment hunting tip video please check it out! th-cam.com/video/H9Ywg129gHQ/w-d-xo.html These are the two FB groups I checked BUT I actually used Taiwan591 to look at apartments -- there's way more options but you'll likely need some basic Mandarin to arrange viewings as most I viewed didn't have an English speaking owner. web.facebook.com/groups/756122591093425 web.facebook.com/groups/398613243602614
Congrats home gurl! I was in the same boat as you while apartment hunting. What I settled on was way above my initial budget, but I was like fuck it, yolo right? lol
this may seem weird... I want to move to Taiwan but I HATE Living in tall buidlings its a kinda phobia I lived on the 20th floor one time for a 2 years and was uncomfortable every night. Is there nice places that arent just tall buildings? condos? etcs>
*heavy sigh* I remember when you used to be able to find a place to live around here for only $650. lolol Whooo! Cooking videos! I would have gone with apartment number two. It is just more aesthetic.
It's crazy right?! I used to live in some really ehhh places for that price and it gets me so much better here! I'm excited when you cm come here and get a nice lil place for much cheaper!
Hi there! Are you still living in Kaohsiung city? I’m planning to move there, do you have recommendations area for living? How do i find apartments there? Thanks!
Moving is a tedious job. If you have no go U-haul in Kaoshiung, how are you going to move all your stuff? That needs a lot of hands, I guess. But it's good you find what you want eventually.
Hmm...I forget the exact district names but the first was located near Sanduo MRT and the second is near Sinyi Elementary MRT -- so they are quite central! I like the Sanduo area better though -- the area has tons of food!
Hey! im considering moving to Kaohsiung, but i have a kidney transplant! which requires hospital check ups every few months! so inwas wondering if you or anyone you know, know how hospitals are in Kaohsiung? much love
When it comes to price I'm not sure the prices would be that different, but of course it depends on what's covered by you insurance already. Good luck and maybe come visit before you make your decision ☺️
What does it mean " in my shoes ？ ” , In your situation ? Congrats that you found a place where you belong, If I were you, I'd like to speak in mandarin or taiwanese in the video sometimes.
"in my shoes" means, if you were in position. Like, if you had to choose between these apartments, what would you pick? And thank you! Yeah but i definitely don't know enough Chinese anymore. Maybe like 30 words 🤣
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Which of the two apartments at the end would you have picked?! 🎉 你最喜歡哪個豪華公寓？！ 第一個還是第二個？！
@@yanelen yes! I must say the extra window space and balcony...plus the large fridge just made it so much more "homey" feeling
#2 because of the pool
Second !
Looks great from inside and open view.
Which floor you choice?
@@rs93034 hahaha I'm gonna keep that a secret. Some people already know the building I live on just based on the view 😵
@@KaylaCosmos And that sounds horrible.
But new apartment always have safety monitors and building management team. So don’t worry about strangers.
I did a similar thing. I was living in a taofang when i first arrived in taiwan. No kitchen no room for anything. So i went nuts and rented a 22000 place. and yea it was a pretty damn good 5 years living there, but i will never rent a gong yu again, its not worth the hassle. Having an elavator and not having to use the public trash service is just amazing.
Congratulations! Can feel your exciting and can’t wait to see your another serial video in your new flat
Dawww thanks and yes! I am super excited and so happy already here!
Here is my two cents: Besides all the amenities make you so excited, think about the building itself. There are a lot more earthquakes in Kaohsiung than in Kinmen. So safety is an element to consider. Is the building newly built with more modern technology and stricter regulations? or it was built more than 20 years ago? Also, are you comfortable living at higher level when earthquakes happens? Lastly, check the fire stairs and the trash collection area of the building. It can tells you the quality of the building management and will affect the experience while staying there. Not trying to ruin the party but to remind you there are different things need to consider.
Too late for all that, I live here now 😊 and yeah it's a building that's only about 3 years old and I'm good with earthquakes. They're no fun but buildings that are probably likely to fall already have unless we get a major one.
影片 9:06處~應該是高雄民族二路及七賢一路路口附近的大樓，這區域不錯，高架橋下是台鐵民族車站
是的！ 而且就在地鐵站附近！
Ooooo they're both so nice! Glad that you can treat yourself! You deserve it!
Yesss!! I am feeling great since moving in! Thanks girl ☺️☺️
It’s really hard to pick one ..both looks decent and clean and modern. I guess in this case I would pick the one with the better neighborhood (mrt, restaurants or shops)
The first one has more food shops nearby, but I still went with the second -- I work from home and it's a great environment.
Excited seeing you in a lovely new apartment ❤️
Thanks Aunt Elaine 🎉
Watching one of your videos after sometime. Wow you have improved so much.. keep it going Kayla 🙌😍
Daww thanks Piumal! There's no slowing down here haha
My wife is from Kaohsiung and I think it’s a great city. Awhile back we were contemplating moving from Oklahoma to Kaohsiung for a few years to save some money. It didn’t happen but I remember having a difficult time researching how much apartments cost there. So this was helpful.
This is so cool apartment number 2!!
#2 for the win, so jealous of apartments with real kitchens! Also.. curious to see this rooftop in your tour video~
I am in lovvvvee with the kitchen -- I use it everyday! Sadly the pool area is even more shut down now I think :(
@@KaylaCosmos Due to Covid?
@@rs93034 yes unfortunately
I can live in any of the apartment you rejected😅, except the old one. This was helpful. Thank you
第二個讚啦！
推薦你以後可以搬去河堤公園(Riverbank Park)的公寓
哦那個區域看起來也不錯！ 但是我對新興地區很熟悉所以我喜歡住在附近哈哈。 但我真希望我住在公園附近！
@@KaylaCosmos 希望你的願望成真，新興區有好喝的紅茶豆漿(soy milk tea)，推薦給你
@@luketaiwan 哦，聽起來很好吃
期待看完整的ROOM TOUR
謝謝！ 它會在幾週後到來！
Wow! I am so happy for you !
Wanna see the roof top facility and great view!!
Of course No. 2, although it is a little expensive, it seems to be located in the city center, which should save a lot of traffic time
Hahaha I would say yes -- but luckily I work from home :)
Omg great choice! I’ve been planning on staying in Taichung when I move, since I have a friend who already lives there so I won’t be completely alone in a new country 😅 but now you’ve definitely made me add Kaohsiung into the mix! I’ll have to consider my budget since I’ll be teaching at a bushiban. Do you think Kaohsiung is any cheaper to rent than Taichung?
Wooo nice! I think rent on both cities will be similar! But i chose Kaohsiung because it's closer to places like Kenting! Do you know when you plan to come to Taiwan?
@@KaylaCosmos ah, makes sense! I finish my degree in December and I’m doing my TEFL I’m January, so sometime next year.
看到妳開心的表情，我真的替妳高興😊
I can't wait to see your cooking vlog ～～🤩🤩
Hahaha I am excited to do it!
I know this video is a year old, I’m going to Kaohsiung, Taiwan 🇹🇼 in June 2023. Question? Can one apply for a short term lease? If so requirements? Thnx Great content too. -Denise
Congrats for moving to my home town. Although I am now living somewhere far far away.
Where are you living now? And thank you! I am quite happy here :)
@@KaylaCosmos ， I now live in Cambridge, great Boston area. We sort of switched our countries. 😊
@@axelkung hahaha we did indeed! I haven't been to Boston but am an East Coaster!
Does your place have central air or air conditioning in newer luxury apartments? Thanks!
It has an air conditioner!
The Mandarin subtitles in this video repeatedly showed that they charged you 18,000 USD for an apartment one month and at beginning I was really stunned by the price but after a while I knew it must be a mistake and the price must have been 18,000 NTD. Who did the translation? Compared to America or Europe, the prices they offered was very cheap!
Hahaha if I was getting tens or hundreds of thousands of views every video I'd be able to afford to pay someone to do translation and embed in the videos, but I just use Google auto translate. But yeah, the last two were both 18,000 a month! Expensive in Taiwan I think but definitely affordable by US/Europe standards!
感謝金門王！阿門！🙏
Hey Kayla, what Facebook groups did you use? I'm moving to Kaohsiung in a month, and am having difficulty finding something.
Great question Sven -- if you haven't checked out my apartment hunting tip video please check it out! th-cam.com/video/H9Ywg129gHQ/w-d-xo.html
These are the two FB groups I checked BUT I actually used Taiwan591 to look at apartments -- there's way more options but you'll likely need some basic Mandarin to arrange viewings as most I viewed didn't have an English speaking owner.
web.facebook.com/groups/756122591093425
web.facebook.com/groups/398613243602614
Number 2 sounds noice. It has a roof top pool. 😎It’s a great steal on the rent!!! Great choice!!
Hahaha yes! Now for the pool to open up because COVID 😭
Oops! Haven’t thought about that. Karen and Chud would never allow the pool close.
@@AT-mi2xs 😂😂😂😂
可以考慮，鹽程區，靠近，海邊又近山，只是去市區比較遠，其他都方便
我想過，但哦，好吧:( 我真的很懷念離公園和海洋更近的地方！
@@KaylaCosmos 還有就是空氣也比市區乾淨
You deserve a good apartment.
Looking forward to watch cooking videos.😃
Daww thanks Sean! Yes I'm excited for some cooking videos!
Congrats home gurl! I was in the same boat as you while apartment hunting. What I settled on was way above my initial budget, but I was like fuck it, yolo right? lol
Hahaha I love it! And yes, yolo and do what will make you happiest!
當然是第二間！廚房和客廳都比較大而且是獨立空間。
游泳池和開闊的景觀也是加分。
是的！ 寬敞的開放空間使第二間公寓更具吸引力！
@@KaylaCosmos 對呀，還可在家運動 😀
this may seem weird... I want to move to Taiwan but I HATE Living in tall buidlings its a kinda phobia I lived on the 20th floor one time for a 2 years and was uncomfortable every night. Is there nice places that arent just tall buildings? condos? etcs>
Is there a way to view the 591 website in English?
我在高雄租過4間不同的房子,有時運氣很重要
有些房東的傢俱品味真的很差😂😂😂
*heavy sigh* I remember when you used to be able to find a place to live around here for only $650. lolol Whooo! Cooking videos! I would have gone with apartment number two. It is just more aesthetic.
It's crazy right?! I used to live in some really ehhh places for that price and it gets me so much better here! I'm excited when you cm come here and get a nice lil place for much cheaper!
Hi there! Are you still living in Kaohsiung city? I’m planning to move there, do you have recommendations area for living? How do i find apartments there? Thanks!
Moving is a tedious job. If you have no go U-haul in Kaoshiung, how are you going to move all your stuff? That needs a lot of hands, I guess. But it's good you find what you want eventually.
Hahaha nah I just took the MRT like 5 times and then called an Uber! But we're all sorted and settle now 😊
Wow I´m really curious on how this apartment will look like, I spend now 17.000 NTD für 28 Ping in Miaoli
BTW, are you still working as a teacher?
I bet it would be super nice out on the countryside! And nope, I work online now 😊
definitely no.2
I'm there no and am VERY happy I went with it!
That’s right girl be kind to yourself 😜
Which area or district was the 1st or 2 located? Looking to spend about $800 month when we live there a few months of the year
Hmm...I forget the exact district names but the first was located near Sanduo MRT and the second is near Sinyi Elementary MRT -- so they are quite central! I like the Sanduo area better though -- the area has tons of food!
為什麼租房子只能住六個月？一般租屋者比較不喜歡短期租賃，如果可以長期租賃，我想大部分的租屋者都會很樂意把房子出租給您的，我自己也曾經在591租屋網找高雄市區的房子，其實並不難找，我想真的可能是短期租賃的原因造成您不容易租到房子吧？如果我的理解有錯誤請指正，謝謝您
不知道有沒有錯哈哈 但我只是打電話問是否可以六個月，即使我知道這不是房東的偏好。 不幸的是，我的ARC只能再使用6個月，所以如果我可能被迫離開台灣，獲得一年的租約是不明智的。 如果永遠不要問，最糟糕的人可以說“不”
@@KaylaCosmos ARC可以再延長吧？您有詢問過其他的朋友嗎？您可以先電話聯絡移民署吧？我印象中彰化的某個英國人好像延長居留簽證並不難啊！
@@shingx5294 沒有工作，我可以延長6個月，兩次。 所以總共一年。 現在我剛剛開始我的第二個六個月。 我在一家新加坡公司全職在線工作，所以在台灣獲得工作贊助也沒有意義。 這完全取決於明年是否開放邊境。
I will go apartment no.2
Niceeee! Yeah, it's very spacious here 💘
I might be moving to Taiwan for a year for a job opportunity. I’m so nervous.
Yayyy! Be nervous but also excited, it's awesome living here 😊
@@KaylaCosmos ok thank you! Do you have any tips that I should know before?
Gosh! Laughing my ass off watching this video two years later! You go girl! Spoil yourself 🗣️ 7:50
😂 i miss that apartment!
@@KaylaCosmos What country are you living in now?
@@zak_wasserfall1512 back in Taiwan but I don’t live anywhere!
@@KaylaCosmos lol, trying to wrap my head around this 👀 are you living off the land? Haha
That view is insane! Good choice. And tbh by Western standards NT$18,000 really isn't *that* much.
Right?! Quite cheap compared to Western standards really, especially for a big city!
@@KaylaCosmos definitely compared to London 💀
First time watching your video. Congratulations to find a nice apartment.
I like Tainan better.
Thanks Sandy! And Tainan is quite nice too! The food especially ☺️
Hey! im considering moving to Kaohsiung, but i have a kidney transplant! which requires hospital check ups every few months! so inwas wondering if you or anyone you know, know how hospitals are in Kaohsiung? much love
I think you don't need to worry about that, there are 3 medical center and dozens general hospital in Kaohsiung.
When it comes to price I'm not sure the prices would be that different, but of course it depends on what's covered by you insurance already. Good luck and maybe come visit before you make your decision ☺️
NO 2 IS BEST
如果是透過中介 房租價錢是有空間可談的 多請教台灣朋友
通常，如果您想要 6 個月的租約，實際上會更貴。 所以我很高興我以正常價格購買了它:)
What does it mean " in my shoes ？ ”
, In your situation ? Congrats that you found a place where you belong,
If I were you, I'd like to speak in mandarin or taiwanese in the video sometimes.
"in my shoes" means, if you were in position. Like, if you had to choose between these apartments, what would you pick? And thank you! Yeah but i definitely don't know enough Chinese anymore. Maybe like 30 words 🤣
You didn't respond to my message
Where?
@@KaylaCosmos I need your contact please.
@@AhmedAhmed-jc1kh you can message me on IG.
Could you not negotiate the rent down a bit?
I'm actually surprised neither apartment asked for more because I only wanted six months, so I'm happy with that I got 😊
金門女孩 要改 高雄女孩了
哈哈金門女孩的名字會留下 :)
頭香
你是！ 歡迎！ :)
Heloo!
Um furacão vai passar por aí hoje! 😰🌊🌪️🌧️☔
Nós conte!!!
I like no.2
Hey ! I have a big farm house here for you to live in for free, but the premise is to teach me English😍😍
Hahaha unfortunately I have a full time job so I can't help you out there, but what a lovely offer 😊
@@KaylaCosmos oh ! It's really unfortunate。😭😭
😍😍😍
💕
You need earn more money, good luck.
Hahahah so tell much...how much money do I earn?
"金門島"翻譯成"濟民島"，難怪妳要付費找中文翻譯 XD
😎❤️🇹🇼‼️