Back to Japan LifeCalculate costs, compare cities, plan your budget
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Calculate move-in costs: deposit, key money, agency fees
See your take-home pay after taxes and insurance
Your bonus after insurance and tax, and the resident tax it adds
Your December refund, and what each form is for
The month resident tax starts coming out of your salary, and how much
How much you can give for ¥2,000, and when it comes back
Estimate monthly living costs by city and lifestyle
The October 2026 rules and fees, and the month you can apply
Your lump sum when you leave Japan, and its tax back
The fee for each period your status can be granted
Prices with and without tax, and the tax-free refund
Hotel tax by city, departure tax, tax-free refund
AI-powered apartment recommendations based on your needs
Check if your salary covers your desired lifestyle
Side-by-side cost comparison between cities
Month-by-month breakdown of your first year
Unexpected expenses that catch newcomers off guard
Convert between JPY and your home currency
Most newcomers don't know: resident tax (10%) starts in Year 2. Your take-home drops significantly.
