Home Stay

I will soon be staying with a homestay family in a small town in Japan. I will live as part of their family, but I would also like to provide them with some money each month so that they do not feel too put upon. How much is reasonable? (In USD.)

I stayed at a homestay in Tokyo last year and paid 4000 yen a day including all meals. This is around 35 USD.

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1. Yogibear Says:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 1:50 am

   I stayed at a homestay in Tokyo last year and paid 4000 yen a day including all meals. This is around 35 USD.
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2. wuzaracer Says:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 2:26 am

   You will have no need to pay any rent. Homestay programs are voluntary and the families that volunteer are looking to have a cultural exchange. I suggest to bring the family a gift from you and your family. Keep it low cost and practical. Paying them money for rent or homestay could be misconstrued or mis-interpreted. I suggest confirming with the organization that is sponsoring the homestay program.
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