Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Indian Engineer's Salary in Japan Sparks Cost of Living Debate
An Indian software engineer living in Japan shared his salary on social media.
This started a discussion about how expensive it is to live in Japan compared to India, with some people saying the salary isn't enough for a comfortable life in Japan.
An Indian software engineer in Japan revealed his salary on social media
He earns around ₹1 lakh per month after deductions
The disclosure sparked debate about the cost of living in Japan
Some users argued the salary is insufficient for a decent lifestyle in Japan
The conversation also touched on salary comparisons across countries
- Who
- Vicky Kumar, an Indian software engineer in Japan
- What
- Revealed his salary on social media
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- To share his experience and start a conversation
Is the salary sufficient?
Is the salary too low?
Cost of Living
Is the salary sufficient?
Some users argued that the salary is not enough to live comfortably in Japan.
Is the salary too low?
Other users criticized the figure outright, saying it's too low.
- Base Salary
- 2,35,000 yen per month (₹1,35,000)
- Monthly Deduction (Japanese Language Certification)
- 20,000 yen (₹11,500)
- Take-Home Salary
- Around 1,75,000 yen (₹1 lakh)
- Standard Deductions
- Income tax, health insurance, and other statutory payments
- Estimated Monthly Expenses for a Single Person in Tokyo
- Between 150,000 and 350,000 yen ( ₹84,000– ₹1.96 lakh)
