Living Expenses
Although the cost of living varies depending on factors such as housing expenditure and food budget, the average living expenses for international students in the Kyoto and Osaka area are \133,000 per month, according to the "Student Guide to Japan 2010-2011" published by the
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). (External Link
【Rents】
Rents vary according to factors such as location, room size, and facilities. The following is a typical example for ordinary apartments in Kyoto. In general, rooms are not furnished.
- Single room with shared kitchen and toilet: ¥25,000 ~ ¥30,000 per month
- Single room with private kitchen, toilet and bath: From ¥45,000 and up per month
In addition to rent, it is customary in Japan to pay other fees such as a key money, deposit and introduction fee. This can amount to an up-front payment of several months' rent when signing a lease. You will also need a suitable person to act as your guarantor
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Currency and price of goods
The Japanese currency is the Yen (¥). The 4 denominations of bills are ¥10,000, ¥5,000, ¥2,000 and ¥1,000 while the 6 denominations of coins are ¥500, ¥100, ¥50, ¥10, ¥5 and ¥1. Cash payment is common in Japan though many shops do accept credit cards. Shops receiving debit cards
※are also on the rise. Checks are not normally used in Japan for payment of everyday expenses.
※A payment system using cash cards issued by financial institutions such as banks or post offices where payments are immediately settled upon successful transactions.
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Exchange of major currencies can be done at banks handling foreign currency exchange. The exchange rate is standard at any bank. |
Japan is well-known as one of the countries with an expensive cost of living. The following is a few examples of goods. (Calculated at US$1 = ¥90
The average monthly expenses (including academic fees) of an international student are shown below. As seen, the cost of living in Tokyo is significantly higher than those in other cities
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