How much it costs to live in huge ‘dystopian’ apartment building home to 20,000 people
If you're up to date with world news, you've likely come across the dystopian apartment complex in China.
The gigantic complex is home to around 20,000 inhabitants currently, however, it can hold a maximum capacity of 30,000.
If you've managed to miss the headlines, the building is called the Regent International and it's located in Qianjiang Century City, Hangzhou’s central business district, in China.
But, just how much are the residents paying for rent in this vertical housing block?
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According to a report by the Chinese news agency Sina, smaller apartments without windows typically rent for about 1,500 RMB ($220) per month.
Whilst, 4,000 RMB ($550) per month would give you a large apartment with a balcony, a bonus if you wanted some fresh air from your room.
Moreover, the major perk of renting in this building is that you never have to go outside. Everything the residents need is spread across the 260,000 square meters of space and 36 to 39 floors, depending on which side you're on.
All the amenities such as swimming pools, barber shops, nail salons, medium-sized supermarkets, internet cafes and a massive food court are all under one roof. It's basically a small town condensed into a massive building.
Changsha-based construction company, The Broad Group, said the novel housing would be capable of keeping at least 2,000 cars off of the city streets by creating an all-inclusive environment that no one needs to leave.
The prices cater quite well to the type of tenants that live there.
The colossal building primarily mainly attracts graduates along with soon-to-be graduates. Additionally, many young working professionals like influencers and small business owners also take up a fair share of the building's tenancy.
Originally intended to be a boutique six-star hotel, the iconic building started gaining online attention when recorded drone footage of the building was shared across social media.
Viewers have been amazed by the enormous size of the structure, the number of residents it accommodates, and the claustrophobic lifestyle.
Some TikTok influencers have taken it upon themselves to share the glamourous inside of the Regent International, briefly showing some facilities like the vast restaurant.
While some may find the idea of this type of living daunting, some authorities see China's approach as a step toward more sustainable living. These vertical blocks are hoped to be a solution to China's housing crisis and create a more efficient way of living.