25 September 2020

This country is TOO EXPENSIVE

25 September 2020 · 16:06

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Summary

Daniel considers Rotterdam rent unaffordable: monthly Airbnbs cost £1,652–£2,000, versus roughly £379–£900 in Osaka. Visa debit is rejected by several shops; he also finds Rotterdam’s quiet centre and multi-lane traffic inconvenient. He leaves tomorrow for a secret new place; staying here would cost £3,000 monthly, beyond his budget.

Insight

Financial pressure continues driving unstable, travel-based housing choices despite his preference for quiet independence.