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I'm curious where the data comes from? I see that it's a spreadsheet but how is it verified? For example, I don't know what the average price of a co-working s
by greggman 12y ago
I'm curious where the data comes from? I see that it's a spreadsheet but how is it verified?
For example, I don't know what the average price of a co-working space is in Tokyo but I do know that "The Terminal" in Harajuku is only $150 a month. It's open from 11am to 11pm and includes free drinks (soda, coffee, tea).
Co-ba, has more than one location, the one in Shibuya is $160 a month and is open 24 hours.
The Open Source Cafe in Shimokitazawa is tiny but also similarly priced as is one I visited in Koenji (sorry, I forgot the name).
So, I'm curious where that $444 a month estimate comes from.
Rent is also iffy. It currently says $70 a day but rent varies widely depending on your standards and how far out of the center you're willing to live. I know people that have had a large 3bd apt for $1200 a month only 2 stops out various main lines on the express. (which might be like 12 local stops). Whereas downtown it might be $1200 for a studio but then again it depends on the quality. I know guys living in Nishi-Azabu for $600 a month.
- pieterhg 12y agoIt's based on short-term staying in the center. It's very subjective data by its nature. YMMV
- ojii 12y agoAlso 20MBPS internet in Tokyo seems very odd. According to their data, internet in Zurich is twice as fast as Tokyo. That's simply ridiculous.
- robzyb 12y agoHey there! I'm moving to Tokyo in September (from Australia) and I'm after any tips that I can get :) Mind if I comment hi-jack and ask if you know of any particularly good areas that I should be looking to rent in? I'll be working close to Shinjuku station. Also, I will be working a day-job, but I hope to work on some side-projects too. Where is a good quiet place to go and work? Co-ba at $160/month is tempting, but I'm not sure that I'll be there often enough to justify that cost. I was hoping that I'd be able to find cafes that would fit the bill. Thanks!