How to save money in Japan?

Would you like to try living in Japan? Are you going on an exchange stay? Then this guide might be for you.

First Things First

Cost of living varies geographically. Cost of living in USA, Poland and Vietnam are different. And even in the USA cost of living in New York and Mississippi differ in some aspects of living.

Long-term Stay Accommodation

• Average rent for a small single person room (One-room ワンルーム, 1K) is ranging from around 400USD to 1000USD a month including energies.

• One of the option might be to find accommodation in a share-house, where you share rent with other people.

• Another is to get accommodated at your school or work dorm, if it's available.

Dining

• Buy vegetables from local markets, not supermarkets.

• Buy food at the cheapest supermarkets in your area.

• There are usually supermarkets aimed at business owners, where you can buy groceries in batches for cheap (ex. LAMU, Gyoumu Supa). You can always eat some rice, eggs, chicken breasts and oats.

Commuting

• Register accounts on free market platforms Mercari and Jimoty to get your bike cheap.

• Buy a new ママチャリ bicycle for 100USD on your first week.

Necessary Expenses

Taxes and insurances.