Hello! I planning on moving out to Tokyo in September for a two year masters program. I made a budget for the two years but I wanted another set of eyes just in case there is something I missed.
Budget:
$2,000 a month or $48,000 total (¥300,000/¥7,270,560) for two years rent – **looking at a 1LDK or larger that allows pets as my two cats will be coming with me along with my fiance. Trying to stay within a 30 minute total commute to Sophia University (Kioicho Chiyoda)**
$10,000 (¥1,514,700) for startup costs – key fee, agency fee, deposit etc.
$1,000 a month/$24,000 (¥151,000/¥3,635,280) in extra spending, eating out, entertainment etc .I understand this is high but I want to be extra safe.
$1,680 (¥254,469) Gas and Electric estimate for two years – **Unsure about this one – advice would be welcome**
$300 a month for groceries $7,200 total for two years (¥45,441/¥1,090,584)
$20 per month $480 (¥3,029/¥72,705) for Mobile phone – **Advice on this one too, I was planning on using Rakuten or Ahamo. I will be bringing an unlocked Iphone 15 from the US**
$5,000 (¥757,350) for Airbnb for a month while we find apartment
Total Budget:
$96,360 (¥12,595,650) for two years of living in Tokyo.
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by bnor9