Louise Bremner wrote:
> Atul <atulvp@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I intend to get a JOB in Japan and was looking for some basic
> > information as approximate cost of living for cities such as Tokyo,
> > Kawasaki.
> >
> > cost of Electricity bill, Water, LPG
>
> For a largish house with absolutely no insulation, we're paying
> something like an average of Y20,000 a month *gulp* for electricity,
> water, and mains gas (LPG is only out in the countryside).

That isn't so bad though is it? For 2 people, especially if you cook
and work mostly at home? My place (2 storey townhouse, way too big for
me) runs at about 12,000 a month. Its the telecoms and fuel bills that
bite the budget. The bar/cafe (smaller space than the house) is about
32,000 a month, but there are a lot of energy hungry devices (beer
servers, food storage etc) that can't be turned off.

> > daily food, at fastfood restaurant.

about 500-900 yen per meal depending on your appetite. Not including
booze.

> To get a work visa, your employer has to promise you will be paid
> Y300,000 per month (note that he doesn't have to promise to pay it...).

I thought it was still 250,000/month.