"I thought the rent was ₩650,000, but I was charged ₩850,000."

One of the biggest surprises when signing a short-term rental is the extra bills. You may agree to the rent only to find electricity, gas, water, and internet billed separately—adding ₩100,000–200,000 a month.

The same can happen on platforms like SamSam M2. Each listing has its own fee structure, so always check before you sign.
Here’s a complete guide to short-term rental utility structures.

What are short-term rental management fees?

Management fees are costs billed on top of the rent.
They commonly include:

① Common-area maintenance (cleaning, upkeep)
② Electricity
③ Water
④ Gas
⑤ Internet
⑥ Heating (winter)

Whether these are included in the rent or billed separately depends on the platform and the listing.

Fee structures — All-in vs Separate billing

① All-in (single monthly rent)

One rent covers utilities and fees. No extra bills; your monthly outlay is fixed. Easy budgeting and no surprise charges.
plott LIFE directly managed listings use this model: electricity, water, gas, and internet are all included.

② Separate billing

Utilities and fees are billed on top of rent. Monthly costs vary with usage. If you only check the listed rent, you can underestimate your real expenses.
Typical studio rentals follow this model. Some platform listings are also billed this way.

How does SamSam M2 handle fees?

SamSam M2 varies by listing.
Some listings include fees in the rent, while others bill electricity, water, and gas based on actual use.
Always confirm which items are included for the specific listing before signing.

Source: SamSam M2 official site (2025)

SamSam M2 vs plott LIFE — fee structure at a glance

Source: SamSam M2 · plott LIFE official sites (2025)

💡 When renting via SamSam M2, check the listing details for which fees are included.
plott LIFE directly managed listings include all utilities and fees, so you can budget with a single rent payment.

How much extra can separate billing add?

※ Fees vary by season, usage, and building.
If a listing shows rent of ₩650,000 but utilities are separate, your actual monthly cost could be ₩730,000–820,000. Compared to an all-in rent of ₩750,000, the difference may be small or the separate option could even cost more.

Pre-signing checklist: confirm these fees

✅ Is the fee included in the rent?
✅ Is electricity/water/gas/internet included individually?
✅ If separate, ask for last month’s actual charges
✅ Is winter heating billed separately?
✅ Is cleaning charged on checkout?
✅ Are fees listed in the contract?

FAQ — common questions about short-term rental fees

Q. Are SamSam M2 fees included in the rent?

A. It varies by listing. Always check the listing’s included items before signing.

Source: SamSam M2 official site (2025)

Q. How much extra if fees are separate?

A. Electricity, gas, water, and internet together can add about ₩80,000–170,000/month. In winter, gas can push costs over ₩200,000.

Q. How do I find rent with utilities included?

A. plott LIFE directly managed listings include electricity, water, gas, and internet in the rent. On SamSam M2, check each listing’s details.

Q. Which is better: all-in or separate billing?

A. All-in makes budgeting simpler. Separate billing can be cheaper if you use very little, but unexpected costs like winter heating may raise your bill.

Don’t judge a listing by the rent alone.

Whether fees are included can change your monthly cost by ₩100,000–200,000.
If you rent via SamSam M2, check each listing’s fee structure before signing.
To avoid fee worries and pay one rent only, start by checking plott LIFE directly managed listings.

plott LIFE — Short-term rentals with utilities included

No deposit · Utilities and fees all included · 1-week contracts · Fully furnished studios