Japan Living Cost Calculator - Living expenses, rent, taxes, etc.
Net Salary(estimated)K JPY
Gross Salary(estimated)K JPY
(For company employees)
In Japan's payroll system, your net salary is the amount you receive in your bank account after the necessary deductions have been made from your gross salary. These deductions include social insurance premiums such as public health insurance premiums, residence tax, income tax, etc.
Although these are necessary expenses, they add up to a considerable amount.
| Generally | In High-Rent Areas | ||
| Housing Expenses | Rent, management fees, etc. | K JPY(28%) | K JPY(38%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Living Expenses *These expenses generally remain the same no matter where you live. |
Food expenses, daily necessities, utilities, communication expenses, medical expenses, etc. | K JPY(33%) | K JPY(33%) |
| Leisure Expenses | Cultural and entertainment expenses, beauty and clothing expenses, socializing expenses, etc. | K JPY(18%) | K JPY(15%) |
| Insurance | Private health insurance, life insurance, etc. | K JPY(2%) | K JPY(1%) |
| Savings | Savings, investments, etc. for unexpected or future expenses. | K JPY(20%) | K JPY(13%) |
| Overall Spending Total | K JPY | K JPY | |
- *The percentage represents an approximate percentage of expenses relative to the net salary after taxes.
- *Since the amount is rounded to the nearest 100 yen, the total may not match your net salary.
In Japan, it's commonly advised that your rent should be no more than 30% of your salary after taxes. However, if you work in an area with expensive rent, such as urban areas, you may not be able to afford the room you desire for that amount of money, and you may want to pay a little extra to live in a better room.
Basic living expenses such as food and daily necessities cannot be cut. Instead, try to hold back on your leisure expenses.
However, Japan's public medical insurance is comprehensive, and private insurance premiums are minimal if you live alone.
Also...
Please take a look at the guide to living costs in high-rent areas.
> Please take a look at the guide to living costs in high-rent areas.
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