An Expat Talks about Moving to Tokyo, Japan
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What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Tokyo
Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?
The cost of housing in Tokyo is generally considered to be high with rents in desirable areas costing around ¥150,000 (approx. US$1,400) to ¥300,000 (approx. US$2,800) per month.
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