Young People in Big Cities ‘Double Beds’ to Save Rent, Internet Debates the Worthiness

Recently, many young people in big cities have resorted to ‘double beds’ arrangements with strangers to save on rent, typically saving hundreds to thousands of yuan per month. While some internet users question the worthiness of such a lifestyle, others see it as a necessary sacrifice for the limited job opportunities available in these cities, despite the cramped living conditions.

Recently, many young people in big cities have resorted to ‘double beds’ arrangements with strangers to save on rent, typically saving hundreds to thousands of yuan per month.

While social media debates swirl around the practice, some internet users criticize the crammed living conditions, questioning whether the sacrifice is worth it. Others understand that for young people, limited job opportunities mean that such financial sacrifices are necessary. By sharing beds, young people save hundreds to thousands of yuan per month, which can allow them to travel a few times a year or save for a down payment on a home.

However, sharing a bed arrangement often means sharing wardrobes and bathrooms, as well as a more fragmented schedule. Every small luxury must be compromised.