💸 Cost of Moving Abroad

Estimate the total cost of relocating to 12 countries. Visa fees, rent, deposits, insurance, and first-month expenses — all in one place.

Choose your destination

🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇺 Australia 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai) 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States

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Moving to Japan

Estimated costs in USD

Total to move (first 3 months)

$7,070 → $17,630

Budget → Comfortable

🔑 One-Time Costs

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Visa / Immigration Fee Work Visa / HSP

$20 – $60

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Flight From Asia/Europe

$400 – $1,000

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Rent Deposit Key money + deposit + agency (3–5 months)

$1,800 – $5,600

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Settlement Costs Residence card, bank, furniture, hanko

$2,000 – $5,000

Subtotal (one-time)

$4,220 – $11,660

📅 Monthly Costs

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Rent (1BR) 1BR apartment/month

$600 – $1,400

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Health Insurance National Health Insurance (mandatory, income-based)

$0 – $0

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Groceries

$250 – $400

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Transport

$80 – $150

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Phone/Internet

$20 – $40

Total per month

$950 – $1,990

🏙️ Cost by City

Tokyo $1,200/mo High

Osaka $800/mo Moderate

Fukuoka $600/mo Low

💡 Insider Tips

→ Key money (reikin) is non-refundable — negotiate!

→ Many apartments reject foreigners — use gaijin-friendly agents

→ Get a residence card → open bank → get phone (in that order)

→ Japan is cash-heavy — always carry yen

Check Visa Eligibility → Remote Work Visas →

📊 Quick Comparison

Country	Visa Fee	Flight	Rent (1BR)	Insurance	Monthly Total	3-Month Total
🇨🇦 Canada	$825	$400+	$1,200+	$0	$1,640+	$9,345+
🇦🇺 Australia	$310	$600+	$1,400+	$100	$1,970+	$11,620+
🇩🇪 Germany	$75	$200+	$700+	$80	$1,039+	$6,292+
🇳🇱 Netherlands	$210	$150+	$1,200+	$120	$1,675+	$8,085+
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	$719	$200+	$1,000+	$0	$1,345+	$7,954+
🇳🇿 New Zealand	$430	$700+	$1,000+	$50	$1,450+	$7,980+
🇵🇹 Portugal	$75	$100+	$700+	$30	$980+	$4,815+
🇪🇸 Spain	$80	$100+	$600+	$40	$890+	$4,450+
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai)	$287	$300+	$1,500+	$100	$1,980+	$10,027+
🇸🇬 Singapore	$105	$300+	$2,000+	$80	$2,475+	$11,830+
🇯🇵 Japan	$20	$400+	$600+	$0	$950+	$7,070+
🇺🇸 United States	$190	$300+	$1,200+	$200	$1,780+	$9,030+

Budget estimates. Actual costs vary by city, lifestyle, and timing.