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Whenever I've travelled overseas, most recently Manila, I've always used AirBnb and typically was paying around 30-45 AUD p/night which adds up to around $350 give or take p/week. Sometimes i could find a cheaper place but if i wanna stay in Gramercy or Knightsbridge etc thats how much it costs.
But for long term staying (1-3 months) I feel like i would be over paying by using AirBnb.
Does anyone have a better way to find a good condo for a cheaper price OR is AirBnb still the best way?
Thanks in advance
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The best way varies by country. Best way to find out is to pipeline and get a girl to look into it for you. She will ask around with friends and family and find the local way
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Whether to use AirBnB kind of depends on the length of your stay. The daily rate is usually never good for longer stays, look for the monthly rate. Many places will offer a monthly discount like 20% or more, look for those. Can even message them for negotiating like mentioned by Duke.
AirBnB is good because it includes utilities. Just be sure any fine print doesn't try to exclude them. Yes you will find cheaper monthly rates through a conventional rental, but then it doesn't include the utilities and you have to set those all up and include it in your costs, plus security deposit, etc. A good rule of thumb to go by is, 6 months or less, look for AirBnB monthly with % discount, over 6 months then try regular rental and set up utilities.
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08-31-2018, 09:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-31-2018, 09:56 PM by 20Nation.)
Yeah I usually tried to hit 400$ to $600 a month while i was there.
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09-01-2018, 10:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-01-2018, 10:07 PM by tezza198.)
Yeah I’ve realised I’ve spent too much but gotta remember the Aussie dollar sucks comparing to the US. 350 AUD = 250 USD so it sounds more but it isn’t really
I’m curious, in Manila which building were your favourite for everything location, bringing girl back, price etc etc
I like Knightsbridge or jazz the best but aqua is the best cheap place too bad it’s not good for girls since it’s difficult to get too
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The city expat facebook group would be the best place for info along with locals you know. But usually for those deals probably going to have to rent long term.
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09-03-2018, 04:33 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-03-2018, 04:34 PM by 20Nation.)
I have a secret spot I don't want to hype so I can stay there next time I'm in Manila. It's perfect for everything I'm looking for.
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I am paying 150 a week for air bnb near IT park right now. I told him i loved his place and was wondering if i could rent it out for a month at 400. Plus i pay for utilites internet and cable. So like 470 a month in a brand new condominium 5 min walk from IT park.
Dont do acqua, i did acqua for a month and killed me inside.
1. You will have to taxi just to go anywhere decent.
2. I told girls, that i was in makati. They would be like whats your address. The address has Manadolyoung in it. Then they go oh thats far. Then i go no its right over the makati bridge like 2 minute ride from gramercy.
3. I ended up not saving $$ because i would do honest bee food delivery for every meal. If you stay at gramercy you can eat street food for like 6 bucks a day.
4. Get someone to give you gramercy for 700 usd a month, thats a steal. Plus every club sluts knows gramercy.
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11-06-2018, 02:55 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-06-2018, 02:55 AM by Julius.)
I never tried air bnb. If you plan to stay for a 1 to 4 months period, i can recommend a shared apartment or cohousing.
I Brazil i lived in a house in the beginning of a favela with 5 other people. I had my own room, a shared kitchen and bathroom.
Made some good friends this way, its cheap and without long term obligations.
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