What is the equivilent quality of life living wage in Tokyo for someone making $70K in NYC?
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You`re looking at around 650,000 yens per month.  Tokyo is expensive, but if you get to know the city well, there are several ways to keep costs down.  The subway and bus system is super efficient you won`t be riding cabs etc. Food can be inexpensive once you get used to eating the local stuff.  And its excellent too!\nRent is expensive, but so is NYC.  Similar to NYC, its the endless options that are ultimately expensive.  There is always something to do, or somewhere to spend money.  Its the same craziness.  \nAbout your pay, it would depend on the fixed bonus structure. Most Japanese companies pay a 1-2 month bonus 2x a year.  So at this rate, 600,000 yen or 650,000 yen a month would be about right.\nIf you`re requesting an expat package, then you may want them to provide housing (an apartment) and give you about 500,000 yen/month in salary. Really depends on how flexible your company is in the U.S. and it also depends whether your employer is Japanese firm or a MNC.  \nI would assume that you spend about 2000 dollars on an apartment/mo. while earning 70k. You would similarily need about 180,000 yens - 200,000 yens a month for an aparment in Tokyo.  Will still be a rabbit hole, but not very different from the ones in NYC. NYC is ridiculously expensive too!
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Nope.\n\nYou may be able to get a tiny share with someone really far out in Queens for $500 plus utilities.\n\nThere is no way you could live in NYC on $6,000 for a year.  \n\nBack in the late 1970's when I was a student, I literally starved in NYC on $10,000 a year and that was almost 30 years ago.
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That depends on the part of the country. It can range from $25K to $75K. location is key.
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Sure!\n\nI don't think Hong Kong has any housing specifically "set aside" for expats, unlike Tokyo and Shanghai. Now, sit tight: this is going to be quite a long post!\n\n1. TYPES OF HOUSING:\nMany of the expats here are quite wealthy and go for the country houses: wealthy locals won't buy these because they're in inconvenient locations, but expats are used to driving anyway. I don't know much about this type of housing.\n\nOther expats just live alongside the locals in apartment blocks. I don't think you'd qualify for public housing (well, neither do I, because your family's income has to be below a certain number). However, there's a very large selection of decent flats in the private market. This is what I'm going to concentrate on...\n\n2. COST AND QUALITY OF HOUSING\nDecent, "livable" housing in the city centre is rather expensive! On Hong Kong Island, rent for some 700 sq ft flats can be up to HK$18000 (US$2300) per month. And besides, most of these high-class flats are right next to the slum areas, and polution is horrible in the city centre too.\n\nSo, if you don't mind commuting (and I don't, because the transport system is so efficient and cheap)... I advise you to live in one of the "new towns" in the suburbs. Unlike suburbs overseas, our "new towns" are also very dense and full of amenities: you can do your shopping, buy groceries, enjoy gourmet dining experiences, etc. all within your community! You only have to commute to work, and since HK is such a small city, commuting only takes around 30 minutes to 1 hour.\n\nWhere I'm living right now, our flat is 700 sq ft and rent is HK$8000 = US$1029 per month. Not bad, right? Plus, our flat is two years new, very pretty, and our block has a club house with a gym, indoor swimming pool, and tennis court. A shuttle bus service every 5 minutes or so connects our block with the nearest MTR (metro/subway) station and bus terminus.\n\nSo, in my opinion, ah, THIS IS THE LIFE!! Having experienced the comfort of a new development in the suburbs, I'm never going back to live in the expensive yet grimy city centre.\n\nThree of the more convenient suburban towns are Sha Tin, Ma On Shan, and Tseung Kwan O. Sha Tin probably has better facilities but Ma On Shan and Tseung Kwan O are newer and prettier.\n\n3. SOME THINGS TO GET USED TO\nFirst, housing units are small. Second, they're high.\n\nOur suburban flats are probably smaller than your inner-city apartments. The listed area of my flat is 700 sq ft but the actual "usable area" is only round 450 sq ft. We have a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, and two bedrooms. That's not too bad, but my bedroom only has enough space for a small bed and a wardrobe: you can't even squeeze in a desk. So remember not to bring too much stuff to Hong Kong.\n\nAnd listen: We live on the 50th floor. Amazing but true: apartment blocks in Hong Kong's suburbs are as tall if not taller than blocks in the city centre. This is because of our "high-density" urban planning policy. So if you're afraid of heights, be sure to tell your realtor to help you find a flat on a lower floor.\n\n4. MISCELLANEOUS COSTS\nPublic transport comes at a reasonable price. If you live in the suburbs and work in Kowloon (the peninsula), commuting will probably cost you HK$10 to 15 = US$1.3 to 2 each way. If you work on Hong Kong Island, however, you have to pay the tunnel surcharge, which will cause your total fare to go up to HK$15 to 25 = US$2 to 3 each way.\n\nPetrol/gasoline is very expensive, but I can't give you a number because we don't drive.\n\nEating out is cheap, at least compared to other countries.\n\nMeals from Chinese fast food stalls and chains rarely cost more than HK$30 = US$4, though the average price is usually around HK$20 = US$2.5 per person.\n\nNicer meals in decent restaurants cost about HK$60 = US$8 per person. The act
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The wages will vary, depending on the type of restaurant, the skill level required, and the job market in the area. Pay in New York City will be higher that in a small town ion the Midwest. The cost of living in NYC is a lot higher too. \n\nIf a restaurant owner can get a qualified cook for $8.00/ hour, that is what they market rate is. If no one (qualified) will take the job for less than $100/ hour that would be the market rate!
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It all depends on what city you're in. \n\nFederal tax is going to take 20-30% of your check and many states and cities levy additional local taxes so your net salary will be around $2000-3000/month. Let's just say $2500.\n\nIf you are in the NYC, DC or LA areas, your rent will be $1000 or more. \n\nSo that leaves $1500 or so for electric bill, phone, food, car if you have one, etc...\n\nBut if you live in a different city the cost of your rent will be lower.  And depending on what kind of job you will be doing, you may be able to negotiate for a greater salary because $50,000/year is not too high for the IT industry unless you are doing entry-level stuff.\n\n\nCheck these links for salary calculator and cost of living calculator.
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It depends on the country, and on how much you want to make. The more qualifications you have, the more countries you can work in and the higher your pay will be.\n\nThere are programs in some countries that will take any native English speakers. Japan is not one of them, you have to have a bachelor's degree to be allowed a work visa in Japan. If your only qualification is speaking English, you'll probably just make a living wage for the country you're in. Not saying there aren't exceptions or ways to work your way up the pay scale... but an entry level spot might not pay much. Moonlighting or illegally running an English school out of your apartment will make you large amounts, but depending on the country, it can also ensure your deportation.\n\nA bachelor in any program from an English speaking University will open up just about every country to you. With a bachelor, you can earn around 40~50K in Japan, other countries may pay less. Many countries will pay you an extravagant local wage, but it might not translate to high numbers in your own currency. Again, you can moonlight or work from home to bump this rate up, but depending on the area, again this might violate your visa.\n\nTESL or TESOL (teaching english as a second *or other* language) certification is generally a year long program at a college, though there are one weekend 'seminars' you could go to instead, but they're as reputable as any other two day program. A TESL certifcate can be as good as a bachelors in some countries, but in others, it's only good to bump your pay up after your B.A.\n\nMost countries don't require you to have a teaching degree, but like the TESL, it'll bump your pay up. Same goes for a Masters.
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Cost of living rates do vary from state to state, or should I say region to region. When I lived in Boston, Mass, I paid $680/month for a 2 bedroom apartment, and made $9.00/hour as a clinical assistant at an HMO. I moved to South Carolina, and they were willing to pay me $6.5/hour to do the same job, but only if I became certified as a nurse's assistant. At the same time, a 2 bedroom apartment could be had for around $400.00/month. The housing costs here are very varied, depending upon the area. We've had a major growth in population and industry over the past few years, and the cost of living has changed also. I paid about 3/4s of what my sister paid for her house outside of Boston, Ma, and I have more land, and more square footage. It's all relative. As to ebay, it's all about capitalism. Is it fair that I can purchase something for $20.00 and then sell it for $30.00 to someone who lives in a rural area with no Wal-Mart? I guess that it all comes down to the old notion of supply and demand. If I want something badly enough, I will pay whatever is asked for it. That is what capitalism is all about. America, ya gotta love it.
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In different states you have to make different wages.\nIf you live in New York, and apartment rents for thousands of dollars.  if you live in San Francisco it is the same.\nBut in the mid west or south west it is around 450. per month.\nSomeone asked how much does it take to be rich.\nIn New york several million at least.  In banladesh all Americans look rich.
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$70,000 per annum plus three weeks paid vacation and Health Benefits
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Depends on if you want to live in San Francisco for not. For me, if I could afford it, it'd be worth it.
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That depends on the location and what languages you are proficient with.  As an entry level you will probably find ranges between $35K - $50K.
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Japanese players get paid well and there are a few millionaires. They have above average salaries compared to most Japanese, but it isn't comparable to the US salaries.
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you could probably be getting a starting salary of USD 3000 with perks such as housing, medical insurance, home leave... it all depends on the company you go to
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As a native New Yorker you have plenty of options. It really depends on what type of properety you are looking for such as condo, co-op or even a house. There are many neighborhoods in Brookly, Queens, Bronx and Harlem that are a quick train ride to NYC. It really depends in parts of Brooklyn such as Brooklyn Heights you will pay Manhattan prices but a less congested feel; in Dumbo you will pay between 700-800sf for a new  condo in a nice neighborhood. Queens such as Forest Hills, Bayside you can get a decent condo for $500k+ that is a short commute. As I mentioned it really depends what you want; NY has something for everyone. E-mail if you need any further assistance.
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go to salary.com you might find it there.
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I think a $100-$150 a week is fair depending on what part of Brooklyn. I'm from NY as well and see ads in the paper for rooms for rent at about that range.