What is the average cost of housing in Japan?
If you are thinking about moving to Japan, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...
"Electricity is high!!!!! No insulation. Get gas space heaters for the rooms to stay warm in the winter. The stackable washer dryer is what we had but the vent didn't vent to the outside . They had it come back inside which caused a major mildew problem in the bathroom. A lot of Japanese wash their clothes but hang their clothes on the balcony to dry. It is subtropical here so there is a lot of moisture in the air. Bleach will be your best friend to keep down on the mold in your restroom," said a member in Kanagawa Perfecture, Japan.
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"Mexico-Japan? You've gotta be kidding! I could buy out a small village for what I pay monthly, thank god my husband company pays for the flat, electrical and water, we once got a water bill for 1000usd! and we don't have any kids," remarked another expat who made the move to Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the average cost of housing in Japan?
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