Hi everyone,
My wife and I are planning to move to Japan from Algeria, and we want to get a realistic idea of the monthly cost of living for a couple. We’d like to live comfortably, not extravagantly, in a city like Tokyo or Osaka or possibly somewhere cheaper but fun
Here’s what we want to include in the estimate:
• 2-bedroom apartment
• Utilities (electricity, water, gas/heating, internet, phone)
• Groceries for home cooking (pasta, potatoes, chicken, meat, vegetables, etc.)
• Cleaning and hygiene products
• Occasional eating out / street food
• Transport (train/subway pass, fuel, occasional taxi)
• Clothing for 2 people
• Subscriptions / miscellaneous expenses (Netflix, Spotify, minor health items, small emergencies)
How much should we expect to spend per month to live comfortably without major restrictions?
Any advice or real experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance 🙏
by ChamHere