Where to live in Tokyo for cheap?
Where to live in Tokyo for cheap?
Here are five alternative neighborhoods in Tokyo that are more affordable for living, while still being convenient.
- Tachikawa, West Tokyo. ...
- Kinshicho, Sumida-ku. ...
- Komagome, Toshima-ku. ...
- Oji, Kita-ku. ...
- Mizonokuchi, Kanagawa *slightly outside of Tokyo.
Why is Tokyo housing so cheap?
Tokyo is different. In the past half century, by investing in transit and allowing development, the city has added more housing units than the total number of units in New York City. It has remained affordable by becoming the world's largest city. It has become the world's largest city by remaining affordable.
Is 20000 yen a day enough?
You can eat well, using convenience-store food or cheap restaurants, for less than ¥4,000 per day. That would leave at least ¥6,000 for other expenses. So. unless you have expensive tastes, ¥20,000 per day is plenty for one person.