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Worksheet B : Classified: Apartments for Rent

Live in the heart of New York City! Luxury, 24 hour doorman, large studio, 610 square feet, great for singles, walk to work, southern exposure, separate kitchen with dishwasher, air conditioned, wall to wall carpeting, working fireplace. $1250 month.

 

Great Family Apartment for Four Tokyo suburb, 615 square feet, two hour commute to central Tokyo by railroad, separate kitchen, terrace, elevator building, ¥318,000 (yen) per month.

Questions

  • Based on these two advertisements, what generalizations can you draw about living space, expenses and quality of life for each of the two cities?

Look in your local newspaper and find examples of classified ads for apartments. Compare the cost in your own community.

 

 


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