A long requested, though sadly not terribly exciting topic: Cost of Living in Tokyo. I go through my monthly bills and hopefully give an idea of what one can expect to pay.
Some interesting links…
Roppongi Hills Apartment information & Pricing
http://www.moriliving.com/sa/66/en_index.html
2008 World City Cost of Living Ranking
http://www.citymayors.com/economics/expensive_cities2.html
Rolling Stone Cafe Homepage
http://rs-cafe.jp/menu.html
Info on Japan Taxes
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2206.html
Japanese National Pension System
http://www.tokyo-icc.jp/guide_eng/work/04.html
Japanese National Health Insurance System
http://www.kokuho.or.jp/english/index.htm
Music:
I need some money – John Lee Hooker
Mastercharge – Albert Collins
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