Japan Cost of living

Tokyo is arguably the most expensive region to study in Japan, with average monthly cost of living (including food & other utilities) ranging between Yen 57,000-Yen 90,000 (INR 33.9 K-INR 53.6 K). Food, Transportation & other everyday utilities account for about INR 5 K, while the rest comes under rent & personal expenses.  The table below gives a detailed breakdown of the living expenses students may incur over a month in Tokyo:

Source: Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (Retail Price Survey of August 2024)

The Nishikasai region of Tokyo is one of the major hubs of Indian students in Japan.

The place is often referred to as “Little India” due to the presence of Indian students in large numbers.

The total number of Indian students in Japan, as of Dec 2024, per data curated from an unofficial source, stands at 54,000 students.  

The table below highlights some key facts & figures associated with living in Tokyo:

Yes, Japan does not have any special rules or visa requirements for overseas individuals to buy or hold land or buildings.

Individuals on a student visa can buy, sell & inherit properties freely with no time limit on the ownership of a property.

The taxes are the same for non-residents as Japanese people.

It is worth noting though, simply owning a property does not entitle an individual to a visa or permanent residence in Japan.

According to the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, an Indian student needs YEN 89,000 (INR 50,000) per month excluding rent and travel expenses. If you are going to study in Japan for first time then keep a budget of YEN 700,000 (INR 393,260) for the first three months to settle yourself. This will include your overall expenses.