The initial costs of getting set up in Japan will be an investment in your future. The cost of living is around $1,500 – $4,300 (123,200 JPY – 347,000 JPY) Per Month. Moreover, the average salary across Japan is just over $3,500 per month, so you can rest assured that you’ll be living comfortably. Moving abroad will always require some initial investment, but it is definitely worth it. With the right guidance, living and working in Japan should be a sustainable financial investment and a memorable chapter in your life.