I Left The U.S. For Japan — Here's How Much It Costs

Ashley Peters, 23, left California for Japan and can finally afford to live alone. She pays $483/month for her apartment outside Tokyo, earns her income through freelance social media and digital marketing work, and now spends freely on sushi, 7/11 konbini meals and daily life without stressing over rent. Produced by: Mickey Todiwala Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos Camera: Marc Aziz Ressang Editor: Marisa Forziati Animator: Alisa Stern Reporter: Stav Ziv Additional Footage: Ashley Peters Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Want to level up your AI skills? Sign up for Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course, How To Use AI To Communicate Better At Work. Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience. Sign up today: https://cnb.cx/47HKAZe About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on threads: https://cnb.cx/threadsCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #Relocated I Live Near Tokyo, Japan For $483/Month — Take A Look Inside

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