"I thought the rent was ₩600,000, but utilities were billed separately."

This is the most common situation for first-time SamSamM2 users.
SamSamM2 lets individual hosts list properties, so utility fee policies vary by listing. Some listings include utilities in the rent, while others bill electricity, gas, water, and internet based on actual use.
If you don’t check this before signing, you could pay an extra ₩100,000–200,000 a month.
I’ll walk you through SamSamM2’s utility fee structures.

Why do SamSamM2 utility fees differ by listing?

SamSamM2 is a platform where individual hosts and landlords register listings — plott LIFE doesn’t operate every unit directly.
Because each host sets their own rules, what’s included in the fee changes by listing.

For example:

• Listing A: utilities included — electricity, water, and internet all covered

• Listing B: utilities separate — electricity and gas billed by actual use

• Listing C: partial inclusion — only electricity billed separately

SamSamM2’s official site also tells users to check each listing’s details to see what’s included.

Source: SamSamM2 official website (2025)

How to check utility fees on SamSamM2

When viewing listings on the SamSamM2 app or web, check like this.

① Open the listing details
② Find the “Costs” or “Rent details” section
③ Check the list of included items
④ If any items are billed separately, ask the host for last month’s actual usage charges

Before you sign, confirm whether these items are included or separate:

✅ Building maintenance fee included?
✅ Electricity included?
✅ Gas included?
✅ Water included?
✅ Internet included?
✅ Move-out cleaning fee charged separately?

If utilities are billed separately, how much extra might you pay?

※ Varies with season, usage, and building layout.

If you sign a listing with ₩600,000 rent on SamSamM2 and utilities are billed separately, your actual monthly cost could be ₩680,000–₩770,000.

SamSamM2 utilities vs plott LIFE — structure comparison

Here’s how SamSamM2 and plott LIFE differ on utility coverage.

Source: SamSamM2 & plott LIFE official websites (2025)

💡 SamSamM2’s utility rules vary by listing, so always check before you sign.
plott LIFE’s managed listings include electricity, water, gas, and internet in the rent, so there are no extra bills.

Common problems with SamSamM2 utility fees

Issue ① Extra utility charges after signing

You might only check the rent and later get billed separately for electricity or gas.
The only real prevention is to carefully review what’s included on the listing before signing.

Issue ② High gas bills in winter

If gas is billed separately, heavy winter heating can push your bill far higher than expected.
Ask the host for last month’s usage before signing.

Issue ③ Move-out cleaning fee charged separately

Some listings add a move-out clean fee of ₩100,000–200,000.
Make sure the contract states whether cleaning is included.

FAQ — SamSamM2 utility questions

Q. Are SamSamM2 utilities included in the rent?

A. It depends on the listing. Some include utilities; others bill electricity, gas, and water separately.
Always check the listing details before signing.

Source: SamSamM2 official website (2025)

Q. If utilities are separate, how much more does it cost?

A. Electricity, gas, water, and internet together can add about ₩80,000–₩170,000 per month.
In winter, gas-only bills can exceed ₩200,000.

Q. Are there short-term rental platforms that include utilities?

A. Yes. plott LIFE’s managed listings are all-in-one: electricity, water, gas, and internet are included.
The deposit for managed listings can also be ₩0.

Q. How do I check utilities before signing on SamSamM2?

A. Check the Costs section on the listing page.
If items are billed separately, ask the host for last month’s usage.

Simply checking whether utilities are included can save ₩100,000–200,000 a month.

Because SamSamM2’s utility rules vary by listing, always confirm what’s included before you sign.
If you’d rather avoid utility worry and pay a single rent, start by checking plott LIFE’s managed listings.

plott LIFE — short-term rentals with utilities included

Managed listings: ₩0 deposit · utilities and bills all included · weekly contracts · fully furnished studio

When you want short-term rentals with no extra utility bills, start with plott LIFE.