[hire_charts]

$350/mo seems _extremely_ reasonable for a quiet studio. I don't think that's the kind of office expense the poster was talking about. For instance, in NYC, $350/month would barely get you a "hot desk" (i.e. chair at a table) in a coworking space.

[davemac8]

I'm a solo dev, paying $550 AUD a month for a permanent desk at a great open plan tech community space. It's in an inner city suburb (Richmond) which is the tech hub of Melbourne, Australia.

I live about 22K out of town, in the green wedge with lots of trees. I like how I am still physically connected each day to the vibrant Melbourne tech community, but can come home to the family and be in a more open, natural space. I am so much more productive when I am in the office and it works well, when meeting clients, to have an address in town.

Best tax-deductible money I have ever spent.

[pjc50]

Yes, but if you're self-funded every dollar is taken out of your "runway".

[gwbas1c]

Or out of your profit, assuming you're making money. :)

[Arizhel]

Partially. It's a business expense, so at least you get to deduct it from your taxes.

[dionidium]

The nearest WeWork to me in NYC charges $450/mo for a "hot desk" and $500/mo for a dedicated desk.

https://www.wework.com/buildings/w-43rd-st--new-york-city--N...

[ninjakeyboard]

We pay $3000 a month for our startup for a small 3-4 person private office room in a shared space.

[ice109]

there are artist studios in east williamsburg that are about ~500. my buddy's even has fios.