How Much do you need to Live in Japan ?

Today I interviewed about cost of living in Japan.
It’s one of the most important things to live.
And I think Tokyo isn’t much expensive compared to other big cities like New York or Los Angeles.
And compared to other cities in Japan, Tokyo isn’t too expensive.
The rent is only thing that is different.
So if you come to Japan as a foreigner looking for a job, I’d recommend coming to Tokyo.
Because it’s much easier to live and you can easily find friends from abroad.

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[onedayatatime]

Takashi is always hinting at them to learn Japanese and I'm loving it xD

[Paul-ykds]

Takashii, your interviews are really pleasant to watch. You come across as very kind/polite and also genuinely curious/interested in everyone you talk to. And it's nice to hear everyone's story with the extra questions you ask.

[azabujuban-hito-dake]

After living in Geneva, London and New York City I find Tokyo to be surprisingly ( very ) affordable. I ended up buying a house in Tokyo and Yamagata..for a small fraction of what I would've spent in those 3 cities !!

[samfrostinjapan]

While I'm sure the apartments are fairly small in some other cities as well, it's important to note that the apartments in tokyo tend to be 15-25 square meters (160~270 square feet). So while you can get reasonable prices with tiny apartments, per square foot rent tends to be on the very expensive end. That said, once you go away from the inner city and consider older homes, space is much more affordable

[qmjw]

It really depends on the region. Tokyo is definitely expensive, but other cities in Japan are not so expensive. Even Osaka the 2nd biggest city in Japan is much cheaper than Tokyo. For example, when I lived in Osaka, the average rent in Osaka was $500 a month, and food cost about $250 for three meals a day. So, on average, Japan is not as expensive as the USA or Europe.
I've lived in California, New York and Sydney in Australia, and the cost of living in those places was roughly three times more expensive than in Osaka.

[dayswithmiyagi]

It’s so interesting to see all the people with all the different spendings on living in Japan and also helped me because I want to go to university in Japan someday too and maybe even live in Japan.Nice Video Takashii!👍

[hanxavier]

China Vietnam and Korean friendship, interviewed
by the Japan, I like how the harmony vibe there 😊

[Impozalla]

I've been to Tokyo several times. I find Tokyo to be quite affordable compared to other cities around the world that I've been to. My home city is San Francisco so I always use that as a base of financial references. Of course San Francisco is a very expensive city to live in compared to Tokyo.

[yusuf]

Lived in Japan for 8 years and never learned Japanese? what the...

[mkdt]

Interesting to see them being candid or to see what japanese people or foreigners say, definitely caught my attention

[taramalik]

Japan is best in all aspects .I am living in japan for around 8 years now and I found it more peaceful than all. People are awesome and they dont interfere in your personal life. Its not too much expensive. You can easily find a job if you can speak Japnese ( N4 or N5 level) and English also helps you .Japnese Onsens are best nd you can have a good time there. Highly Recommendable Country.

[kingace]

The first couple interviewed were so adorable. I love their vibe.

[kisamimi]

you've become my favorite interviewer! Interesting topics and well put together videos without any theatrics, love it. Keep it up man!

edit: I also find it interesting when people say japan is expensive despite being from another non-eu g7 nation cause it's pretty much impossible to get a 2 bedroom in a major city in the US for only 1k 😭

[hazellii]

I think the cost of Japan is similar to other G7 countries.

But what I love about Japan is FREE transportation. ( if you are working, the company will pay for your transpo, upto 30, 000yen)

[rdzhang]

The cost of Tokyo is much lower than New York City or Boston. It is very difficult to find one bed room studio (not apartment) under $1600 in both cities. Usually one bedroom apartment costs at least $2200 per month.

[Greenforrest]

The owner of the channel always seems to conduct interviews only in Tokyo, but he should explain that prices in Tokyo and the rest of Japan are different, from land prices to food costs to average wages.

[bennybinjapan]

I've lived here for 30 years. Of course Tokyo is gonna be more expensive just like New York or London. But I live in the suburbs of Aichi, if I shop at the supermarket and cook at home it is so cheap. I can feed my family of four, two teenagers for less than 20 bucks a day. supermarket shelves are packed. Fresh food everywhere. For example: ham, eggs and toast with juice for breakfast. Udon noodles for lunch with tea. Rice, miso soup and kara-age with tea for dinner. Probably around ￥2000

[Grace]

Its very interesting to be able to compare the cost of living in Japan to the United states. Thank you!

[MrShemist]

Very helpful video for those who are planning to live and work in Japan. Let us continue to pray and hope for better days ahead. Manigong Bagong Taon sa lahat! (Happy New Year to everyone!)

[Juichi]

It all depends where you live, how old the place is and how far it is from the station as well as how much you spend on your lifestyle and if you're along or supporting a family. I used to live in Los Angeles and the costs are similar to Tokyo. Apartments are smaller in Tokyo, but you can find a lot cheaper options (especially if you're outside of central Tokyo, whereas in Los Angeles rents only decrease a little moving outside of the central areas and commuting is much worse). Owning a car is more expensive in Tokyo, but you typically don't need to own one. You can find cheap food in Tokyo, but in general fresh food (fruit, veggies, meat) and foreign food is more expensive. When you're renting in Japan you have to put down a lot of money upfront and every two years when you renew your lease. In Los Angeles you only put down a deposit that you should get back if there's no damage. The other thing is that the pay in Tokyo is less than in Los Angeles. This is why it's about even for someone who is an office worker mid-career level. However, in Japan there is a lot more options to live cheaply and safely. It's a lot easier to live cheaply in Japan that I think any major city in the US. If you want to live with a little more amenities or conveniences then costs rise drastically. I don't know what it's like for the upper class though.