So, I’m considering to move my family back to Japan but am wondering what to expect in yearly citizen costs.
Like, what fixed costs do I need to consider (trash, citizen tax, health insurance, childcare …) on top of food and gas/water/electricity, and what are they based on.
I’m also thinking about buying a house in a remote place. Does someone know how much property tax I should expect to pay? Still at the beginning of planning so please let me know if I overlook something.
I’ve only ever lived as a single in Tokyo, and everyone says Japan is too expensive to have kids.
Thank you so much!
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If you are considering a remote place be sure to look into akiya….buying old and abandoned houses. I’ve priced hundreds all over and there are huge bargains out there.
In the most generalist view expect to pay around 30-40 of your income on taxes and social welfare programs ie health residence, income, sales and pension.
This is not exact but it’s a good starting point for budget building.
>and everyone says Japan is too expensive to have kids.
The people saying this have probably never tried raising a kid outside of Japan. 100% free health care until 3 years old, support for pregnancy means it will likely cost close to 0 yen to give birth, A decent chunk of money every month until the child is 15 years old, some level of job security for maternity leave, etc.. Sure it may not be as good as European standards for having kids. But compare to other places it’s pretty good.