The company i'm working for gave me an opportunity to migrate to JP.
I've received an initial offer of base salary for 6M in Tokyo. We are moving as a family of 3 with a 2 year old.
I'm trying to crunch some numbers here to see if its enough for us especially as a sole breadwinner.
Wife not working but will look for part time in JP
Japanese coworker said with 6M base, almost 7M total with benefits, that "it's okay". But I'm worried about net salary especially with nursery costs, being able to save money and enjoy life a bit.
Looking into the average salary, mine is higher, and looking in Tokyo its very average but I think those are for Single people.
Offer:
6M Annual base
３万 month renting benefit
Transpo expense
annual bonus
Edit: March 2026 for the move if ever
Probably 7m with all benefits
Assumption on expenses:
We will be renting a furnished house until we can find a reasonable place to rent longer. Is １０万 monthly enough for rent for 2LDK? Not sure which ward yet.
Net Monthly Salary: ４０万
Rent: １０万
Utilities (electricity, gas, water, phone): ３万
Nursery: ３万ー５万
Food：５万
Taxes: ????
About us:
Current Salary Converted – 4M Yen annually
34yrs old couple, 2 1/2 years old daughter
13yrs in IT industry
N3
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