GPod - The cost of living in Tokyo

http://www.japantoday.com/category/podcast/view/gpod-the-cost-of-living-in-Tokyo

by Anthony Joh

 

Tokyo is known as one of the most expensive cities in the world to live, but how much does it actually cost to live here?

On this episode of the GPod, Anthony is joined by Reno Tibke from AkihabaraNews to discuss the true cost of living in Tokyo.

We break down our monthly fixed living expenses, cover various transportation costs, internet connectivity and annual taxes that you will be required to pay.

While the cost of living in Tokyo can vary greatly depending on the location, these numbers should give you a rough estimate of what it costs to start you new life in Tokyo.

We aslo briefly cover food and entertainment in the show but we didn’t include specific prices as those costs will vary depending on your lifestyle.

Anthony’s Expenses
Rent: ¥75,000
Gas: ¥3000 ~ ¥4500
Water: Included with the rent
Electric: Included with the rent
Home Internet: ¥6121
Mobile Phone: ¥7800
Transportation: ¥7600

Reno’s Expenses
Rent: ¥78,000
Gas: ¥3000 ~ ¥4500
Water: ¥2000
Electric: ¥5500 ~ ¥6500
Home Internet: ¥2500 (¥30,000 router cost)
Mobile Phone: ¥7800
Transportation: ¥12,800

Taxes

Salary Simulation provided by Capital Tax
	Year 1			Year 2
	Monthly	Yearly		Monthly	Yearly
Base Salary	250,000	3,000,000		250,000	3,000,000
Health Insurance	12,961	155,532		12,961	155,532
Pension Insurance	22,256	267,072		22,256	267,072
Total Insurance	35,217	422,604		35,217	422,604
Inhabitant Tax	0	0		13,459	161,508
Income Tax	5,270	63,240		5,270	63,240
Total Deduction	40,487	485,844		53,946	647,352
Net Salary	209,513	2,514,156		196,054	2,352,648

While this list does not cover all expenses of living in Tokyo it does give you a rough estimate.

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