• Saledovil@sh.itjust.works
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    21 hours ago

    I did some quick research, I looked for cheap living spaces in Tokyo, and then in Austin. For Tokyo, I found this: https://www.villagehouse.jp/en/rent/kanto/tokyo/hachioji-shi-132012/kobiki-3019/#3DK-5-503/ 50m^2, for about 400$ a month, less than 5 minute walk to the train station, where you can take a train towards the center of Tokyo.

    For Austin, Texas, I searched on Zillow for living spaces in Austin, TX under 600$. I found this: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/400-E-6th-St-Austin-TX-78701/2057083232_zpid/? About 11m^2, for 450$ a month. To be fair, it’s in the center of Austin, but I didn’t limit my search to the center of Austin. And unlike Tokyo, Austin is not known for having great public transit, so you can’t save money by forgoing a car.

    In conclusion, chances are if you’re low income, you’ll have more space Tokyo.

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      18 hours ago

      I don’t want to live in either 20 foot box. Hard pass. Thank you for making my point.

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        12 hours ago

        So you don’t know that 50 > 11? You’re supposed to have learned this in 1st grade.

        Edit: Sorry I just realized that given your level of education, I can’t assume you know what “>” means. It means “is larger than”. “50 > 11” means “50 is larger than 11”. Or completely in words “Fifty is larger than eleven”.

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          8 hours ago

          Yes 50 is bigger, and yet I still prefer a house. 20 feet by 20 feet. Woo hoo.