Wife and I are leasing a house in Kamigyo and we'll be moving there from the U.S. some time this year. We're trying to estimate our spending, and I'm wondering what's typical for this area.
I'm just looking for some ballpark estimates. We're not particularly frugal, so I guess something a bit above average, consumption-wise.
We're not in the position of having to pinch our pennies (er, yen); this is just to get an idea roughly what we're looking at. It's not a "can I afford to live here" question. We're about to retire, not become English teachers.
The house is 155 sq meters, 4LDK, 2 floors, 2 bathrooms with 5 aircon units and radiant heating. Two occupants only. What are we looking at for utilities, high-speed internet, etc.? (We already know the rent and insurance costs.) One of us will be commuting, the other working from home.
What about food costs? We're not cheap eaters; we'll probably cook good quality meals at home about 75% of the time, and eat out the rest.
by mikenmar