| Working in Japan can be an exciting adventure | | | | environment. This of course has its downfalls, |
| where you live out some of the most memorable | | | | such as relying upon public transportation, since |
| moments of your young life, but how do you | | | | your vehicle will be back at home, and Japan's |
| know if you have enough money saved up to live | | | | streets are too crowded to even think about |
| comfortably while you are there? How much | | | | purchasing a car. |
| money you need ultimately depends on the type | | | | Commuting to and from work, you can expect to |
| of lifestyle you are accustomed to, how you plan | | | | pay approx. 20,000 yen for each month you are |
| to live while you are there, and of course how | | | | in the country. This can be reduced drastically if |
| long you are going to be working in the country. | | | | you live close to your work and can walk or ride |
| To give you a rough estimate of what the cost | | | | your bicycle back and forth. It can also be |
| of living in Japan may be, let's consider some of | | | | considerably higher if you are going out shopping, |
| the more common expenses that people who | | | | dining, or mingling with others on a consistent |
| vacation and work in the country typically have to | | | | basis. |
| pay. There of course may be some other things | | | | Entertainment |
| not listed here that you will want to spend money | | | | Of course, you are going to want to explore |
| on yourself, but these basics should have you | | | | Japan and experience the entertainment industry |
| covered. | | | | while there, and the prices are not unreasonable. |
| Food | | | | A day of sightseeing and touring may cost around |
| Eating is a universal need, and is something you | | | | 5,000 yen while a single beer runs around 500 |
| will need to concern yourself with every day that | | | | yen. |
| you live and work in Japan. The expenses in this | | | | If you enjoy shopping and want to purchase |
| area vary from person to person, but you will | | | | Japanese fashion, items for your home, and gifts |
| generally save a lot of money if you cook most | | | | for your loved ones, the prices will vary |
| of your meals at home for yourself, as many of | | | | depending on where you shop and what items |
| the restaurants can be pricey. | | | | you are purchasing. Contrary to what you may |
| For a single person cooking meals at home every | | | | think, not all stores in Japan are expensive - in |
| day, you should expect to spend around 50,000 | | | | fact many are quite cheap compared to other |
| yen every month you are in the country. This will | | | | countries. |
| go up quickly if you eat out with others | | | | Living Expenses |
| occasionally, or if you decide to eat your lunch | | | | Finally, you will need to plan for your basic living |
| somewhere near your work. | | | | expenses while in Japan, just as you would back |
| If you enjoy dining out while in Japan you can | | | | home. Most visitors working in the country pay |
| expect to pay around 3,000 yen for an average | | | | around 70,000 yen per month for their living |
| meal out. Fine dining restaurants that serve the | | | | space, with an extra 10,000 yen each month |
| best will be considerably higher, so that might be | | | | being due for utility bills. The housing amount can |
| an extra expense that you save for if it interests | | | | be lower or higher depending on where you live, if |
| you. | | | | you live alone, and how much space you need to |
| Transportation | | | | have. |
| What makes working in Japan so exciting is the | | | | I hope this article has been informative in teaching |
| ability to leave your ordinary life behind for a | | | | you of the potential costs of living and working in |
| given period of time and live in a new | | | | Japan. |