Comments on: Loan me some Yens - Japan is Expensive

By: Homes in London

Homes in London — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:57:48 +0000

London and Tokyo will continue to stay in the top ten most expensive cities in the world as long as they continue to hold their postion in the world financial markets.

By: bingobangoboy

bingobangoboy — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:52:44 +0000

US cities are a lot cheaper, internationally speaking, in recent years because of the dropping US dollar. They’re not really any cheaper for those living there full-time.
And a new city always seems more expensive for visitors and new residents. A New Yorker moving to Tokyo might feel the same way. But it’s true that Tokyo, and Japan in general, isn’t as absurdly expensive as some people are led to believe. They hear about $100+ Yubari melons and think people are spending this much on breakfast.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 05:07:29 +0000

Two of my Tokyo friends who have relocated to New York keep complaining to me about how expensive NY is compared to home. They feel incredulous whenever someone says, “Oh, you’re from Tokyo? Isn’t it really expensive there?”

By: zen

zen — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:25:22 +0000

I put little stock in this list, no New York, No San Fransico, No San Diego… not even on the list…please.

By: harvey

harvey — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:36:17 +0000

J, yeah, I was impacted by the COLA when I was working in France. When I was working in Japan, I was a local hire, so I didn’t get any of the benefits an American expat would have. Too bad.