Hey everyone!
I previously stayed in Tsukuba for about a month during a summer research program where accommodation was covered and I received a stipend of around 60,000 yen. It was manageable but honestly just enough for basic expenses and some travel.
Recently, I’ve been offered a research student position with a part-time designation that provides about 70,000–80,000 yen per month. I’m a bit unsure whether that would be enough to live comfortably in Tsukuba, especially since I do enjoy eating out even though my overall lifestyle is pretty modest.
Do you think it’s reasonable to negotiate the stipend or ask if dorm accommodation could be provided? And if accommodation is covered, would 70k–80k yen generally be enough to get by in Tsukuba?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has lived there or had a similar experience. Thanks!
by Big-Shopping2444