Sep 14, 2015

Living cost in Iwate Prefecture

I am willing pursue my Phd in Iwate Prefectural University. I want to know the cost of living There in yearly basis.

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I am willing to study in Iwate Prefectural University. I have to live there for approx 3-3.5 years. I want to know the cost of living there yearly

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Yuju

on Sep 15

You can check monthly cost below. https://www.city-cost.com/city/iwate x12 then you will know how much yearly cost is.

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Tomuu

on Sep 15

Hi there. Some of these articles will give you an idea about general costs ... Moving to Japan: https://www.city-cost.com/articles/92-living_food_money_transportation Food shopping: https://www.city-cost.com/articles/130-food_shopping Hope this helps.

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trekkingbecky

on Dec 4

While Yuju's link is helpful, I think your ought to have a look at two posts that I wrote in my Cost of Living in Japan series for more details. Have a look at the cost of my utilities for one year in this post - http://www.trekkingwithbecky.com/cost-of-living-in-japan-utilities/ Although I'm in Kurashiki, which is far from Iwate, I think that the details I included will give you a better idea of what to expect when it comes to how much your utilties (gas, water and electricity) will cost you. I noticed that taxes aren't covered in the link, and since you'll be in Japan for more than a year, you'll have to pay the residential tax. Although the amount varies from city to city, it can cost you a lot. Have a look at this post - http://www.trekkingwithbecky.com/the-cost-of-living-in-japan-taxes/ Good luck with everything! :D

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