[mc32]

You know, it's weird, but in other populous cities around the world, it's unusual to come across a laundromat (aside form hotels). I mean, if you look hard enough you can find some, but not easy.

I don't recall seeing them in east Asia and in Western Europe you can find some here and there --but definitely not very prevalent.

Plus, it's more convenient to have a facility in each unit, or failing that, in each apartment complex. You don't have to lug your stuff blocks away and have to interact with, at least in the US, odd elements, every so often.

On the other hand I do on occasion appreciate the big-loader units.

[minikomi]

Tokyo has a ton, often attached to public baths.

Here's a bunch (note the page numbers at the bottom):

https://loco.yahoo.co.jp/search/?ei=UTF-8&genrecd=0412010&ar...

[kalleboo]

Sweden is one country where it's common to have a free laundry room or two in the basement of each apartment building. Only downside being since there are few (but large) machines and many units, you need to book a time days in advance.

[icebraining]

In Brussels they're absolutely everywhere. This page lists 42, and I'm not sure it's complete: https://www.hours.be/brussels/brussels/laundromats

[gpvos]

In Western Europe they're everywhere, at least in the larger cities. In Amsterdam I have two within walking distance. In Central/Eastern Europe (former communist countries) there are fewer to sometimes almost none.

[nradov]

Yes I can confirm there are very few Laundromats in Serbia and Croatia. There are laundry services where you can drop off your clothes to be cleaned, but no self-service machines.

[empressplay]

Melbourne has laundromats _everywhere_