Living in Japan’s Akiya: Income vs Expenses Revealed!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Have you ever dreamed of living in Japan but thought it was financially out of reach? I will uncover the surprising truth about the real cost of living in Japan in an Akiya. Get ready to have your assumptions shattered and your possibilities expanded as I reveal the secrets of Akiya living and compare income versus expenses and how I budget.
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*Thanks for watching, if you are new to the channel, you might also like to know all about the purchase price and costs of my Akiya. You can watch this video here:* th-cam.com/video/-uRsPDjSOXI/w-d-xo.html
Yes I have watched all your videos and googled a lot and living and what entitlements you would receive in Japan. How do I send money for a coffee for you?
@@helenekrotz4692there is a link in the video description or on my about page. ko-fi.com/chanijapan❤️ Very kind of you
your table looks great!
if you are living in wakayama city , there is a supermarket called LaMu ラ・ムー.
everythings are supercheap and open 24 hour a day.
@@dwadd7528 I will check it out😃🙏
You're not cheap, you're smart and resourceful.
Thanks so much 😀♥️
yep, being cheap is buying stuff that's low quality.
Not overpaying for stuff you can easily make yourself is called being smart.
Agreed, you don't don't like unecessary waste.
maybe more video like that too!
Wait. Someone who knows how to do carpentry, speaks japanese, owns a cat? You are living my dream life, ma'am!!
Thanks so much 🐱
As a 42year old who is studying Japanese and would love to live there rather than just visiting twice a year, this is great content ❤️
Thank you 😀 I am really glad it helps 🇯🇵
Yo same here. I just wish I could take my ford mustang with me
Well done on the coffee table. Your frugality has turned your dream into reality. You are an inspiration.
Very kind of you to say that 😀
@@ChaniJapannext time you have some spare change buy some black spray paint. I think the table would look better if you painted the legs black.
I have been saving llike crazy for two years now for my life dream to be a home owner , lost many friends because of that , it's painful but I guess it will be worth it someday
You might even think they weren't as good of friends as you thought. When they don't support your dream and drop you so easily. Keep working towards your dream, good luck.@@fatisummer9106
@lescobrandon9693 I was thinking the exact same thing! 😱😱😱
I just found your TH-cam. You are brave & such an inspiring story! I’m 55 living US 39 years & I decided to move back to Japan this fall because of my divorce after 29 years of marriage & now my son is in college. Your video gave me encouragement & not too late to start my second life in Japan. I don’t understand who send you bad comments & judge you. They have nothing to do or unhappy people. Most of people are good people so just keep going & enjoy life in Japan!! I am joining there soon. Japan is great country.
Most people don't know the difference between cheap & frugal - Cheap means you will avoid spending money at all costs even to your own detriment, frugal means you are happy to spend but want to get the most from your money. I would say from your videos (which I am enjoying) you are living a comfortable frugal life which is is far better than living beyond your means
Great point!
I'm the opposite unfortunately and wish I was the way you are thinking. I am uncheap and have impulse buying disorder, I could care less if what I buy does or don't do I just have the urge to buy keep and once obtained play with it a few times and put it aside, after a few years (10) I find it more valuable then sell it.... I know its bad
I’m really enjoying your videos, they are very informative and inspiring to people seeking a change in their life.
Very kind of you ♥️ Thank you so much!
Thank god the cost of living is very cheap where you live. Do you mind if I ask you how many hours do you work per week? Thank you 😊
It’s so helpful to see someone‘s actual income and expenses, not just averages. Thank you for sharing! And I really like your coffee table!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow thank you for the break down!!! I’m 33 and my dream is to one day do this, whenever I see TH-camrs usually they moved there early on in life in their teens! Your perspective is a breath of fresh air and gives me hope that I don’t need to give up yet if I budget right!!! Also I love your DIY! That’s so cool❤ and it’s so sweet you went to your students concert.
Thanks for your lovely comment ♥️
I was fascinated by your trip to the dump especially since I have never seen something so organised.
And the way you put all your expenses down is so common sense!!
I love your chit chatting in japanese and of course beautiful Millie ❤❤ .
Love your channel, for a 55 year old, it is something I resonate with. Thank you…
Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed it 😀
When I moved here from Hawaii, the resident tax surprised me the most. I live In Yokohama and it’s pretty expensive. Still, after 30 years, I’m still here :) Really enjoying your content. Aloha from Yokohama🤙🏽
My company is taking a portion out of my salary for this. I hope its enough and I don't get a big bill 😅
That's great! I wasn't told about resident tax, until I got here😅@@ChaniJapan
Frugality? No, wisdom, commonsense and life experience. Your channel is providing many good life lessons. It’s so fulfilling when you learn to appreciate the basic things in life. e.g. your coffee table solution, I’m thinking it makes you feel good every time you see it!
So intriguing to the the living cost comparison to here in Australia. At the rate we’re going, things like take away are no longer good value, rather a luxury and Supermarket prices becoming so high they’re under the scrutiny of the ACCC!
Millie of course was her usual charming self…
Millie is very charming when she chooses to be 🐱 When I left OZ, I was finding it really hard to even go out for breakfast. Hopefully wages will catch up soon.
I agree it's really satisfying watching someone mastering the basics and it's a good encouragement for us too to be handy
@@jackg5321 Thanks, it’s nice to see there are like minded people out there.
Greetings from South Australia 🇦🇺 the coffee table looks great ! I truly am in awe of your adaptability & courage that enables you to live in Japan, a culture so far removed from the Australia we know. Love watching your videos! You’re amazing Chani 🤩
Thanks so much 😀
Watching the supermarket and seeing your daily life brings tears to my eyes. I adore Japan.
Thank you, more informative than so many other vlogs. Clearly you watch what you spend but still manage to enjoy the fruits of living and working in Japan. Having a lovely cat as company is a bonus. Makes me jealous here in NSW.
So nice of you
The table turned out great.
Excellent breakdown of living expenses too.
Glad you liked it!😀
Almost everything here was ->great: the total listing of expenses, the table conversion, the dump trip, the thoroughness; &, detail of your budgetary examination, your trip to the concert, the language ability you have, your teaching job you got, your ability to drive a nice vehicle, your ability to grocery shop; &, cook for yourself; your handywork resourcefulness; your monetary conversation to U.S. Dollar equivalencies; your sensitivity to costing out your pet cat; etc.
I greatly admire your frugality; &, ability to survive on small amount of living funds.
The one part of this whole video that I SO strongly objected to, was: the use of onions; &, peppers; and, broccoli; in your ramen dish; &, the application of mayonnaise upon the top of it, after you had cooked it.
In my most passionate opinions, most folks in the world hugely ruin their ramen with these abhorrent practices. If they skipped those moves, not only would they make a finer ramen/noodle dish; but, they'd also save all the money wasted on buying those vile ingredients.
In any case, I love all of 2 of your videos, which is, also; all of your content, that I've seen; so far.
This is a super useful video Chani! Thank you for thoroughly breaking it down.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing, you run a tight ship! Great job!
I'm moving from Australia to Kansai next month for the long term, and I'd thought i had everything budgeted, but i picked up a couple of things from your own 😊
Thank you so much. I am really glad this video has helped. There is one more thing which I didn't mention and its the residence tax. This comes out of my wage from this year. It was something that just came to me after I loaded the video. 😀
I've been really enjoying watching your Akiya journey, it's great that you break down all the expenses and little quirks of life in Japan!
I've wanted to live in Japan for some time now and the current housing and cost of living crisis in Australia has pushed me to seriously look into buying our own Akiya and moving my family over.
Living costs have really gotten so high
you made the coffee table look like the picture and that's pretty awesome. also you're not cheap, you're frugal and resourceful and it has helped you get where you are, living your dream. so that's pretty awesome.
Thank you for all your vlogs which I find extremely interesting. I have recently discovered your TH-cam. I iove all your vlogs and especially valued this financially focused one. I am in awe of your journey from your first homestay and your present comfort and fluency with the Jaoanese language. 😊
I love this breakdown and how you’ve been financially responsible. Also, that is the cleanest dump I have ever seen! Thank you again for bringing us along!
I appreciate that!
Yes, I thought the very same thing about the dump. The Japanese are models of precision and order.
Thanks for the video, it was really good to get a perspective with so much detail!
Loved your video again!
Great work with the table. Spray paint the legs black and it will look just like your reference pictures.
Seeing the ratio between your costs and your earnings makes me cry in Californian.
An awesome lady who has actually done what I have only ever dreamt about. Plus the table you made was incredible 👍🏼
Thank you so much. Very kind 😀
This was great and really informative! I’ll be checking out your previous videos about you and moving into your akiya.
@05:23 No truer words could be given as a lesson on how to get on with a great plan without a whole lot of money.
Thank you for all your work in sharing your story with us.
Always love hearing your perspective on living in Japan. I also like how transparent you are about the costs and affordability.
If it helps someone else then I am very happy 😀
Thank you so much for sharing an honest calculation and explanation about all the services needed. I love the coffee table you DIY. It looks amazing and chic. You’re an inspiration!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing! Love your table.
Thanks so much! 😊
I'm really loving all of your videos! It's such a breath of fresh air to get a glimpse of authentic life in Japan and its trials and tribulations! I love how the coffee table turned out, so resourceful!
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for sharing the income and expenses breakdown! It helps to put into perspective some of the realities to face if moving there. And the table turned out so nice! You did a great job!
this was such a nice video, thank you
so impressed at your clear, insightful take on daily life Chani. Added bonus of the Milly footage is always appreciated! So glad that your channel is growing. More power to you (and sweet Milly)!
Thanks so much 🐱
Its really interesting to see your videos on living in Japan, expenses etc, so thank you for making the videos.
I'm slowly learning the language - getting there day by day - and would love to work and live there as like you, I'm quite frugal and saved up a lot.
You can do it! I thought that nobody really shares this info and its so useful for others making a move.
Great job on the table!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing and for including the things that are easily forgotten, like the bills that come every few years only!
Thank you! Your videos are much appreciated. More than you can imagine!
Glad you like them! 😀
Thanks - we’re really enjoying the videos you are posting.
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for your support ♥️
Your table came out really lovely! Great job!
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi Chani, you did a Fantastic Job with your Coffee Table, thank you for Sharing your Life in Japan 🥰🥰🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks!
So kind of you ♥️ Thank you so much 🐱
You’re so resourceful and I admire how you budget and so creative. I can’t wait til the next video😊
Thanks so much ♥️
Thank you Chani for such detailed transparency regarding the realistic expenses for living in Japan. Wishing you all the best and peaceful living as you continue to thrive there with Millie!
One of the most transparent and resourceful videos! Keep posting!
I appreciate that! thank you😀
Love this video Chani, you’re doing amazingly!! 🎉
Thank you so much!!
Really loving your videos! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. 😊
I'm so glad! I appreciate your support ♥️
It's really refreshing seeing someone so open with their financial situation on youtube! For some reason it's taboo, but it's so helpful for anyone having a dream of moving :)
I'm so thrilled to come across your channel. It's also a dream of mine to live in Japan. I will be following your videos with keen interest. Well done to making your dream come true.
Thank you for being so transparent about the costs! ❤
You are so welcome!
Thanks for sharing your experience, very insightful 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Loving all your content!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for your support ❤️
Wooohooo Chani posted!!!! I hope you are doing well Chani, thank you for posting!!!!
Thanks, you too!
Thank you for sharing more of Japan's life with us. I'm always looking forward to seeing your next video ❤
Thanks so much 😀
Thanks for your videos - they are very informative ! Your kitty is the best!!
She is 🐱
Great work on the coffee table ❤
Thank you! 🤗
Absolutely love your videos chani, keep up the good work 😊
Thank you so much!!
I like your “ironing board” table - great idea! Only thing I’d have done is paint the legs black to give it a bit more of a “furniture” look. It’s fascinating to learn of your expenses there. I’m not going to move to Japan, but it’s fun to project your expenses onto an imagined life in that country. I’m looking forward to continuing to follow your Japan journey.
I really love your videos, i also dream with living in japan some day but i'm getting closer to my 40's so i'm glad i found someone who show me it's possible to make your dreams true whatever your age is! Also, as a women, i think is harder for us to go to japan and work when we are "older" because japanese women use to work only until they are married. Thanks for your channel! Regards from Barcelona!
Hi there in Barcelona! Thanks so much for your comment and support 😀
If you work a remote job and earn in USD or Euros then there seems to be no need to worry about such customs. You earn your money and that's that. You can do whatever you set your mind to.
Love your videos because they are straight forward and informative. Another great job!
Thanks😀
Another great video. Really enjoyed it. Lots of inspirational advice and sensible, honest perspectives. Looking forward to the next one.
I have no idea what the next one will be! Any suggestions?
Your breakdown on costs per month is super helpful! Thank you for sharing!
Glad it helped
Thanks for the great content! Very informational for people thinking about moving to japan one day.
Wow!!!! I am envious❤❤❤ Love your coffee table
Thank you! 🤗
I'm starting to save for my retirement. I have 9 years before retirement.
Looking at your lifestyle. I learned so many important things. Thank you. Look forward to your next video.❤
Thanks 😀
Great work with the coffee table! I'm not a DIY and I genuinely admire people who are this skillful.
Thanks so much! I am very happy with how it turned out 😀
im so in awe of your resourcefulness!!! you do this all so confidently, i aspire to this
Very kind of you ♥️
This is so informative
Great content! Thanks heaps. My girlfriend and I plan on moving from Melbourne in 3 years time! Looking forward to watching your journey
How great! Like you I also spent 2 years planning my move to Japan and watched so many YT videos to get an idea of all the things. Let me know if there is anything I can make a video about that would help. 😀
Hi from France. Enjoying your content, keep it up :)
Wow 😀 Hi there in France - amazing. Thank you 🐱
Love your coffee table!
Thank you!! 😊
so resourcesful Chani, impressive to watch you always 👍
Thanks 👍
CHani, when things get tough, try to remember that you are living the dream I wish I did 10 years ago
I will remember this! 🐱
Your innovative Chani!!! You can accomplish all you desire. Very intersting break down of income & expenditure, thankyou for all the details. Ive heard health insurance is very $$$ , maybe at a later date you could explain about the health system compared to Australia, also curious about the pension, how does that work? Love your videos, big❤ for Millie
Thats a great video idea. I will keep it in mind! 😀
The coffee table looks good, like always an interesting video, Your doing well and your happy which is the must important thing your living a lot of peoples dream
Thanks for the detailed beakdowns on costs. Nicely made video.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Chani - another great video!! Thanks for the transparency regarding your monthly fees; not something that everyone would be willing to share! Love what you did with the coffee table, it looks great, almost exactly like the ones you were looking at in NITORI! I love the short Millie appearances in every video (even if it's not intentional)💕
Also a quick update - I managed to get the job in Japan so I will be joining you shortly! Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to so many of us, it's going to be weird adjusting to the differences between Japanese and Australian salaries, but as I'm sure you understand, it'll be worth it as long as I'm in Japan. Looking forward to the next video!! xx
How fantastic! Congratulations I am so very excited for you 🎉
What you did with that coffee table was awesome! I also enjoyed seeing what it is like to go to the dump (sorry, tip - very ocka). Sharing your monthly wage was both transparent and realistic - sometimes there is the misguided thought that your salary in your home country is similar to Japan. But your frugality has paid off! As long as you are happy 🌸🌸💜💜
Yes the wages are very different here and so is the cost of living. I'm glad you liked the trip to the dump. I wasn't sure if I should add it in or leave it out 😀
@@ChaniJapan I’m glad to left it in - a part of Japan I’ve never seen before. Would love to hear more about how you became to learn Japanese especially in Australia. ✌️
So pleased I found your videos. Keep up the amazing content from a new UK fan xx
Thanks so much!
You are an inspiration! Love seeing Millie!
I am in my late 50's and have been mulling over the idea of trying to make the move to Japan. You've been great inspiration and motivation. My goal is Fall of 2025. Fingers crossed.Thanks.
You can do it! 🇯🇵
@kimt4187 I've been at a point in life where I settled on working and staying here in the US with family and friends. I'm 60 and been retired for a year...One morning I asked myself about the next chapter in life and future goals. 🤔 At that moment I decided that moving to Japan would be a good idea. Healthcare, finances, and education are good. 🤔 Who do I know in Japan? 🎉🎉 I found some old letters from the early 90's and decided to write to that address. The people at that address was so happy about the letters that they found my friend in Tokyo and gave him the letters. We have been communicating via WhatsApp for a year. This summer I will start my new chapter in Japan. 😊
@@TenYen4796 wow! Even more inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing.
This was so informative and interesting!! Also, THAT TABLE 🤩 you did an awesome job!! My only complaint is that there wasn’t a trigger warning for Americans before you said how much you pay for health insurance 😂 😭😭😭❤
ahhh. I'm guessing it is a really high cost there?
@@ChaniJapan VERY. I’d love to see the breakdown of how the health insurance works in Japan.
Japanese health payments are based on income. Make more pay more.
Very calming and informative. Thanks for sharing.
So nice of you ♥️Thank you for your support ♥️
The table turned out great thanks for sharing your experience living in Japan
Thanks so much 😀
Something you could consider is teaching group lessons for adults at your local community center. Groups of 10 are good. Charge them ¥1,000 per lesson or as you see fit.
I know people who have don’t this and it can be quite lucrative. Simple / travel English usually works.
Also, you could advertise in your local paper for private tuition for kids. Learn how to teach Eiken - it’s not difficult. You’ve got the space for it.
Good luck!
Thanks for the tips!
Was thinking the same thing. Plus, soon (if not already) Chani will be making more money from TH-cam than from teaching.
I was thinking along similar lines. Adults in Japan like hobbies and conversational English might be a very good fit for a small group of say 5 people which could meet in your home. Or you could watch a movie or read a book in English and discuss it. Or discuss current events or anything else that's free to talk about. If you had 2 groups of 5 each meeting once a month at 1000 per hour, that would add 10,000 (or more) to your monthly income. For a private class with individuals you could charge more per session. My ikebana teacher, for example, charges 5,000 per hour. But I have her exclusive attention.
A bit of research as to local practices would let you know how to base your fees. However, there might also be taxes on such income. You wouldn't want to commit infractions of law.
First video of yours that I've seen - I love how realistic it is. Really top notch
Thanks so much 😀 I appreciate you took time to comment!
Can't wait to get back to Japan!❤
Great video as always! Very helpful breakdown of your costs! And great job on the table, it looks nice!
It's always nice seeing you getting along with the locals too :D
Thanks!
Love this. Practical, helpful and fun. Great approach to life. Very inspiring.
Glad it was helpful!
You’re living my dream! I ❤ your videos
The coffee table is beautiful! Really adds some warmth to your space. Well done! Millie is a pretty kitty cat and she is very lucky to have such a loving home
Thank you so much for this informative video! Your honesty and focus on details is so appreciated. I’m amazed how you can stretch your income so far! I’m not sure I could make that budget work if I moved to Japan but you show it’s clearly possible. It’s clear you’ve worked really hard to be where you are today. Thanks again for sharing!🙏
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing this video ❤. Have a nice day❤❤❤
Thank you! You too!❤️
Great video! I appreciate you breaking down the details and it seems like you are living your dream, which is inspiring.
I appreciate that!
Thank you for the detailed breakdowns. They are helpful.
I recently started watching your videos and I commend you to change your life in a big way! And your Japanese is pretty good!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this. I find you super inspiring. I'm turning 30 this year but always thought I would have moved to Japan by now. It's so inspiring to see you do all this, so thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing. This is also a dream of mine and your videos show me that it's actually possible to achieve
You can do it!😀