Romanian buys 300 sqm house in Japan for 10,000 euros, reveals low utility costs

A Romanian expatriate in Japan has shared the surprisingly low cost of maintaining a traditional Japanese house, which he acquired for a mere 10,000 euros. The spacious property, spanning 300 square meters and situated on a 3,000-square-meter plot with five additional outbuildings, is part of Japan's "akiya" phenomenon, abandoned homes often sold at significantly reduced prices.

Documenting his experience on Instagram, the Romanian detailed his monthly utility expenses. Responding to follower curiosity, he disclosed that his electricity bill for one month, which included running air conditioning, amounted to approximately 12,000 yen, roughly 60 euros. He noted this cost is specific to his location on an island and acknowledged that prices might differ elsewhere in Japan.

Beyond utilities, the property owner highlighted the remarkably low annual property tax, which stands at about 300 euros for the entire estate. He emphasized the significant value, stating that one could not purchase even a modest car like a Dacia Logan in Romania for the price of this extensive Japanese property. The man considers the investment far more advantageous than acquiring a similar property in his home country.

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12.000 de yeni a venit factura la curent. Pentru că mulți m-ați întrebat cât costă utilitățile aici, în Japonia, ca să vă faceți o idee, factura a venit 12.000 de yeni pentru 380 și ceva de kWh consumați într-o lună. Asta înseamnă undeva la 60 și ceva de euro.