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Originally Posted by Sangetsu
In my case, I'll avoid them both; Leopalace apartments where I live are overpriced compared to other properties available.
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I agree they`re all overpriced, for sure.
But I also think that it`s convenience that you pay for, particularly with the flat rate ones. No need to worry about setting up utilities, no separate bills each month, no need to even think about managing utility use, etc. Sort of like the combini of apartments. Ingredients at the local supermarket might be a whole lot cheaper, but you have to admit it`s much easier to pick up a combini bento.
Would I want to live in a Leopalace place long term? HAHAHAHA. No. But a year or two wouldn`t be that bad - especially since all the costs are laid right out there in front of you. I have heard it kills students when they move from a Leopalace place into a regular apartment because suddenly they find that aircon on 24/7 costs some serious cash.
I don`t really know of any larger Leopalace places around here. I was sort of under the impression that they were pretty much solely studio apartments aimed at students and first-time-living-alone types.