- An Indian man in Japan spent nearly Rs 1 lakh on basic costs in 25 days
- His expenses included rent, utilities, Wi-Fi, SIM, and transport but excluded food
- Total essential spending was about 150,000 yen or Rs 90,271, excluding daily needs
Living in another country can bring new experiences, but it can also come with high everyday expenses. An Indian man living in Japan recently added up his spending and was surprised to find that he had already spent nearly Rs 1 lakh on basic costs in just 25 days. Dev Vijay Vargiya shared a breakdown of his expenses in Japan so far on Instagram. He noted that while his monthly salary hadn't yet been credited to his account, his spending had already exceeded his planned budget. This tally covered rent, electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi, a SIM card, and transportation, but excluded the cost of food and daily necessities.
According to Vargiya, after adding up these essential expenses, his total spending over 25 days in Japan reached approximately 150,000 yen, roughly Rs 90,271.
Vargiya calculated his expenses after finding yet another bill in his mailbox. He remarked that he hadn't even completed a full month in Japan, yet he had already received his tenth bill.
He mentioned that a significant amount of his time since arriving in Japan has been spent paying bills.
Vargiya clarified that the figure of around Rs 90,000 did not represent his total expenditure, it did not include the cost of food and daily purchases. He explained that this amount covered housing and other essential costs, whereas food and daily necessities are among his biggest expenses in Japan.
Vargiya went on to compare the prices of certain everyday items in Japan with their estimated costs in India.
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He noted that a liter of milk in Japan costs around Rs 168, compared to approximately Rs 50 in India.
He cited the following prices: Rs 120 for four eggs, Rs 150 for two onions, Rs 53 for a single tomato, Rs 350 for a melon, and Rs 120 for three bananas.
While acknowledging the high cost of living in Japan, Vargiya stated that life there should not be viewed solely through the lens of expenses. He pointed out that salaries in Japan are significantly higher compared to those in India.
He noted that although the cost of living in Japan is high, the remuneration is also substantially better than in India, clarifying that his focus is not limited to expenses alone.
Vargiya emphasised the importance of considering the amenities and quality of life received in exchange for these costs. He highlighted factors such as cleanliness, superior maintenance, peace and quiet, greenery, and air quality.
Social Media Reaction
The video sparked a discussion among social media users.
One user commented, "Quality matters brother."
Another user noted, "Not bad as per Japan standards."
"Superb place," added a third user.
