Here’s the short answer: Either.
But here’s the longer, more complicated answer: It depends. If you wish to live in a PG accommodation in Chennai, the kind of occupancy that would be best for you depends on the kind of person you are.
Now, in the past, PG accommodations would be very rigid. They would either have single or double or triple sharing rooms. So, your choice of room would also limit the PG you could stay in.
Thankfully, in the new-age residences of managed-accommodation providers like Stanza Living, you can get different kinds of occupancies at the same address.
So, the question is: are you a single-occupancy person or a multiple-occupancy one? Let’s find out.
Choose a single occupancy room if…
You value privacy
Maybe you have long conversations on the phone and don’t want anyone to eavesdrop. Or maybe you keep a journal and don’t want anyone reading it. Or maybe you’re building a top-secret time machine in your room (hey, if that’s your thing, that’s your thing). But whatever the reason may be for valuing your me-time, then a single occupancy room is the right choice for you.
You dislike confrontation
Here’s the thing about living with roommates. No matter how well you get along, friction is bound to occur at some point or the other. That friction is not impossible to smoothen out, but it will require some effort on your part as well. And if you’d rather just avoid arguments and confrontations altogether, then it’s best to not step into that ring.
You have an unusual sleep cycle
It’s perfectly fine to stay up till 4:00 am every night and catch up on sleep during the next afternoon. After all, #YOLO.
But the tricky thing is, most people usually go to bed at a reasonable hour. And will not appreciate it if you keep the lights on in your room because you’re up wide awake, reading your favourite book. So, it’s best if you’re the only person in that room.
Choose a multiple occupancy if…
You love long late-night conversations
So, it’s been a long, eventful day. And you can’t go to bed without discussing it in detail with someone. That’s such a common need, you’re likely to have a roommate who also has a lot to discuss with you. And there’s no reason to limit it to your day. You could have endless conversations about movies, music, politics and more. All you need is a roommate or two.
You want to reduce expenses
One day, you’ll have a seven-figure salary. One day, you’ll have a swanky sedan. One day, you’ll live in a luxury pent-house apartment in a sea-facing high-rise building.
But today, you live on a budget. And you value every rupee you can save. So the lower rental rates of a multiple occupancy room is a blessing.
And even if you’re okay with loosening the purse strings, the money saved by staying in a multiple occupancy room can be spent on a movie or two at the nearby theatre. With your roomies, of course.
You like to share
It’s not just the room that you share when you live with roommates. Once the initial formalities are over, then books, clothes, shoes, laptops and other personal items become common property. And that’s not always a bad thing. In fact, if you’re okay with sharing your things, then it can strengthen the relationship you share with your roomies.
(But don’t worry. Modern-day managed-accommodations like that of Stanza Living have thoughtfully-designed spaces. So even in shared rooms, there’s room for your privacy.)
Of course, in your PG, it won’t be just your roommates with whom you’ll have a great relationship with. In a residence like that of Stanza Living, where life is full of experiences, your co-residents won’t be just co-residents. They’ll feel more like family. No matter whether you’re in a single occupancy or multiple.