Hi everyone! It’s my first time posting here and I’m really looking forward to receive some advice from anyone. Here is some context: I’ve just received an offer to move to Tokyo as an Account Manager offering JPY6mil/annum, I’m wondering if this amount is comfortable or should I be asking around JPY7mil? I do receive commissions per quarter which could total up to over 10mil, but I would rather live as if I do not have any commissions. Another factor is the tax rate, Japan has a high income tax rate and a high cost of living. Not to mention, commute and phone cost is entirely on the company with no limit to commute.
I’m a 27 year old single male with no pets and not a lot of luggage to begin with. Will this salary be able to give me a somewhat middle class living environment? My office is in the Yaesu/Kyobashi area and I’m looking to commute no further than 30-40mins? I’ve personally not been to Tokyo before and I’m very open to hear what everyone has to say.
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Just curious in this, what level of Japanese language do you have?
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Could I dm you about the type of work you do
I live on 3million a year relatively comfortably. My commute is an hour and of course I have to budget but its not too bad. I live in a cheaper area and my apartment is small but I have enough to cover all the things I need with some left over. I think 7million is very livable as long as you don’t go crazy.
EDIT: As I’m not in your field I have no idea if that’s a fair amount, but it is livable.
The average standard of living in Japan remains amongst the highest in the world. The specificities of cultures and civilizations should also be taken into account! Good luck with whatever it is
It’s a decent offer. Especially starting out. If you actually get all the commission it easily goes from ‘comfortable’ to ‘a lot’.
As a single male with a 6M income your marginal tax rate will actually be pretty low (like 25% ish?)
You’ll probably be able to find a decent place to live by my standards, but it may not be as close to the office as you’d like. Either it’ll be smaller and closer, or larger and further away.