@wohali @_elena @tommi @mavnn tbh, 1m rent + 1m deposit and agency fees sounds pretty standard to me (not much different than in the UK), especially when renting to someone with no "credit record" in the country, payslips from a local employer, or local relatives who can guarantee for them. But not sure he can get a much cheaper place if he wants to be in a city rather than more rural areas. Sorry not very helpful
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