- Living in Japan is very expensive.
- Living in Japan is not as expensive as people think it is.
- Living in Japan is very cheap.
The Cost Of Living
Lead-in
- What does the term “cost of living” mean to you?
- Do you think the cost of living is too high or too low in your area?
- How does the cost of living affect people’s quality of life?
- How can you relate the following items to a place’s cost of living?
Presentation 1
Pre
- How does the cost of living in your country compare to other countries? Is it higher or lower?
Top Down
- What option is the correct one? Watch the video and find out.
- Living in Japan is very expensive.
- Living in Japan is not as expensive as people think it is.
- Living in Japan is very cheap.
Bottom Up
- Fill in the gaps as you watch the video again.
Example: How much it costs to live _______? > How much it costs to live here?
- Right, so let’s kick off with the _______ stuff.
- In the _______ and summer months the _______ bill roughly doubles because of the air _______ we’re using, all the heaters that we’re using.
- Health _______ and pension is another big hit to your wages and that’s actually based on your _______.
- We started leasing a _______ a while ago and that costs us 18 thousand a _______ just for the car.
- And we also give ourselves an entertainment _______ that’s 8 _______ each a month.
- Right, so let’s kick off with the important stuff.
- In the winter and summer months the electricity bill roughly doubles because of the air conditioning we’re using, all the heaters that we’re using.
- Health insurance and pension is another big hit to your wages and that’s actually based on your income.
- We started leasing a car a while ago and that costs us 18 thousand a month just for the car.
- And we also give ourselves an entertainment budget that’s 8 thousand each a month.
Post
- How is the cost of living in your country compared with Japan’s?
- Based on the information shown in the video, where would you rather live: Japan or your country? Why?
Presentation 2
Pre
- What advice would you give to someone who is struggling to manage their budget and make ends meet?
- What are some easy ways to cut expenses?
Top Down
- Why did he choose a Prius? Watch the video and choose the correct options.
- Because of its fuel economy.
- Because of its speed.
- Because of its low cost of maintenance.
- Because of its heater.
- Because of its fuel economy.
- Because of its speed.
- Because of its low cost of maintenance.
- Because of its heater.
Bottom Up
- Complete the blank spaces.
Example: So, the main appeal of living in a Prius is its _______. > So, the main appeal of living in a Prius is its affordability.
- Next up is _______: I never go out to eat since I like cooking and it’s way _______.
- A _______ planet fitness membership allows me to _______ at any planet fitness.
- I’m living health _______ out for now because I’m lucky enough to still be on my parents’ plan and I’ll figure that out when I get _______.
- _______ delivery isn’t the most enjoyable work.
- Doing this in general has been _______ for my mental _______. I get a good sense of independence out of this.
- Next up is food: I never go out to eat since I like cooking and it’s way cheaper.
- A $20 planet fitness membership allows me to shower at any planet fitness.
- I’m living health insurance out for now because I’m lucky enough to still be on my parents’ plan and I’ll figure that out when I get there.
- Food delivery isn’t the most enjoyable work.
- Doing this in general has been good for my mental health. I get a good sense of independence out of this.
Post
- Would you consider living in your car? Why or why not?