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swim0200

Will sound stupid but do renting properties come with a kitchen? Seems like they don't, is there any other way to cook at home?


Thanks guys

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SineadNGC

@swim0200 if the place you wish to rent doesn't have a proper kitchen you could buy a hot plate (not sure on the technical term) which you plug in. You’d most likely find it at Makros. You can get mini ovens too, similar size to a microwave.

swim0200

Thanks mate, a hot plate huh... is that for frying stuff?

SineadNGC

@swim0200 curry, noodles, rice, stew, fried.  Anything you would make on a stove. That with a mini oven should have you covered for most things cooking wise.

martinoo2002

@SineadNGC If there is no kitchen, cooking will not be allowed

These are very basic studio's mostly for locals to rent as they go out for food 4 times per day1f601.svg

Leeds forever!


    Thanks mate, a hot plate huh... is that for frying stuff?
   

    -@swim0200

Several condominium buildings have condos with kitchens, small or normal sized, even proper European style kitchens. Some smaller condos may even have the kitchen on the balcony with running water and an induction electric cooktop. It sort of depends on the size of the condo.Bigger condos always have a kitchen.

Leeds forever!


    @SineadNGC If there is no kitchen, cooking will not be allowedThese are very basic studio's mostly for locals to rent as they go out for food 4 times per day1f601.svg-@martinoo2002

There's no official rule in most condominium buildings saying cooking isn't allowed just because there's no kitchen. It's up to condominium management. Where I'm staying,there are several different condo sizes from 28.5 to 76sqm + 4 (I think,even bigger ones). The small ones have no kitchen but some instead have an outdoor kitchen on the balcony with running water and an induction electric cooktop. Some have only an electric induction cooktop,nothing else. Propane gas stoves are prohibited,though. The reason is obvious.

swim0200

I see, good suggestions, since I am trying to be cheap (for now, until I become the mega ultra digital nomad millionaire bla bla bla probably never happen), buying a little stove will probably be best for me, as I'm trying to save and continue to bulk

Leeds forever!


    I see, good suggestions, since I am trying to be cheap (for now, until I become the mega ultra digital nomad millionaire bla bla bla probably never happen), buying a little stove will probably be best for me, as I'm trying to save and continue to bulk
   

    -@swim0200

You can find cheap electric induction cooktops in every major mall or at HomePro or at similar stores. Google it and you'll see what they look like.

scbrock

You can also buy a microwave

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