I’ve been living in Yokohama for the last 6 years (19m squared, 40,000/mo). But I hang out in Tokyo more.
My salary is substantially higher than 6 years ago and my office is in Roppongi.
I want to move to a place closer to my work and is spacious (40-45m squared). But after talking with agents, the prices are the highest it’s ever been. (And expected to rise)
I’m a cheapskate and my maximum budget is 150,000/mo given it’s perfect. But ideally looking for below 110,000.
I can find places far but spacious from my work within 100,000, but places closer and smaller are about 130,000.
My family is urging me to move to a cheap and far place under 85,000 because they value saving money and are concerned about the rising costs of living. (I live alone btw)
But I think it might be a good idea to move into a close place in Tokyo while I can afford it before prices go up again. (Aka: investment for convenience assuming rents will never go down)
I don’t see myself earning lesser in the future, but my family does have a point in being able to save more. Since prices are rising, the money I save might be worth less anyways :/
Do you guys think I should move into a high budget place in Tokyo NOW? Or is it better to suck it up and try move to inner Tokyo LATER? (Gambling I make a lot more in the next couple years)
Also, would love to hear thoughts on the rising costs of living in general if you don’t have an opinion on my matter.
by tck-escape