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FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

Hi...
I’m wondering if 80,000 Yen per month would be enough to live on for living expenses (minus utilities and rent) in any of the urban areas?? I don’t go out to the movies or clubs. I like to drink at bars with friends about twice a week, but I’m fine with drinking the cheap crap (got used to it in Korea). I like to eat out with friends 1-2 times a week, but I also got used to eating local food in Korea, so I think I could manage the same in Japan. However, I’m worried about the cost of fruits and vegetables in Japan in regards to grocery shopping. I am also not a shopaholic when it comes to clothes or electronics. With all that said, would 80,000 a month be about right, more than enough or would it be a struggle?? Thank you!!!!

nightsintodreams · Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 558

1, Look up

2, See that button with a magnifying glass icon that says search? Click it.

3, Search something like "Japan Living Expenses".

Hope this has been of help to you.

FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

mitsui · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 1562 Location: Kawasaki

This topic has been covered a lot.

It depends where you live. You would spend less money outside of a big city. Tokyo is more expensive than anywhere.

nightsintodreams · Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 558

nightsintodreams · Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 558

And another http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=105301

nightsintodreams · Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 558

...and another http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=105162

Pitarou · Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 1116 Location: Narita, Japan

In theory, it's possible.

In practice, if you really think that drinking the local liquor is a significant money-saving concession, I doubt you have the attitude required to stay within such a tight budget.

Food is expensive here.

FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

mitsui · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 1562 Location: Kawasaki

No, but if you don`t want to spend much money you should not drink alcohol since it is expensive here.

nightsintodreams · Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 558

Anyway, my answer would be no, I don't think 80,000 is enough, especially if you plan on going out 2 nights a a week.

A night out on a weekend for me can cost anything from 5,000 to over 10,000 yen (not including a taxi home). So if you're anything like me then no 80,000 won't be enough for you if you plan to do it twice a week.

Also, japan doesn't really have 'local restaurants' in the same sense that the rest of Asia does. In my experience, the small local cafés/ restaurants/ shops are just as, if not more expensive than the chains.

FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

Pitarou · Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 1116 Location: Narita, Japan