‘A small sparrow, but it’s complete’: micro flat with toilet right next to kitchen restarts cost-of-living debate in China
- The new tenant praises the landlord, saying he is ‘definitely a genius in design’
- Some online commenters say it is a smart use of space, but others were horrified, describing the flat as ‘stifling’ and ‘depressing’
A 55-sq-ft micro flat with a loft and a toilet right next to the kitchen rented at 1,600 yuan (US$228) a month in China has sparked a cost-of-living debate on mainland social media.
Star Video reported earlier this month that an unidentified man in Shanghai was happy to rent the tiny split-level flat.
A video posted with the story showed the flat is divided into two levels. The floor level has a tiny kitchen and a toilet while the second level is a loft.
When the new tenant opened the door, he seemed happily surprised by the layout. The kitchen has a tiny sink, stove and a washing machine taking up most of the kitchen space. Right next to it is a small bathroom with an electric heater, a sink and a toilet by the only window in the flat.
“The bathroom is spatial,” the tenant said in the video.
“The landlord is definitely a genius in design, and I have to admire him,” he added.
