Can You Afford to Live in Japan in 2024 on an Average Salary?

[@RyanInJapan]

That might be the average salary for Japanese but not for foreigners in Japan. The average salary for a foreigner without any special skills (English teacher or factory worker) is between 2.8m and 3m a year. There is no way that 280,000 is the average, just search Gaijinpot. Even ALTs in school only get about 250,000 a month and usually get no or a partial salary in the summer. It hasn’t changed since the 90s. It might be possible for a single person but if you have a family, it’s definitely not enough. In the 90s, the idea was to come to Japan for a year and save a lot of money. That’s not possible anymore. Much like many videos, it’s glorifying Japan.

[@wendymagaspark4339]

How can I apply I’m interested in working as an English teacher in Japan . I’m presently working in as an English teacher in Thailand 🇹🇭 can I get a direct employment?

[@anigal8018]

​​@@wendymagaspark4339Yes! Must have 1st degree. Then study for free and get your TEFL certificate from Teacher's Record and start applying on Gaijinpot. All the best!

[@ColoxusROM]

And use cellular data like UQ, Ymobile or Rakuten mobile. They’re x3 cheaper than major cellular companies like Au, Softbank or docomo

[@divinel1588]

What are these ideas? For a person living in poverty?

[@javadriahy4704]

Thanks for wonderful video and really good information. Specially such a clear English and super high quality video. Wish you both sweet young girls all the best. Looking forward to learn more. Be honest i thought cost of living is lot more than in usa and canada. Surprised lol

[@albertothornton5863]

Also if you have a low income or no income you can often get subsidies during summer and winter from your city. This is especially helpful if you are a student, since often your income will qualify for this!

[@manuelvelasco2761]

So you have 1520 usd after tax? Thought you could make more $ there

[@aatifshaikhshaikh7757]

Great knowledge 🎉❤

[@dashingexplorer2840]

4.58 million yen is only $30.6k. I never thought Japan is such a low income nation.

[@petermanalang4185]

Tbf prices are also alot cheaper which makes it pretty even with the US if you plan on only living in Japan but moving out of the country is a different story 🥲

[@bjni]

4.5M is pretty decent, you can live on 3M easily

[@mujorei]

Great video and amazing production quality team!

[@aatifshaikhshaikh7757]

Can you Guide me for a visit famous areas

[@Gytu]

Wait so can you live on an average salary in Japan? I'm quite fortunate to be earning USD during the weak Yen, but understand the privilege too.

[@aatifshaikhshaikh7757]

Good English