Moving to Texas from Japan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Japan to Texas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Japan to Texas, you would find that Texas is 80.1% more expensive than Japan overall. A ¥12,131,633 salary in Japan would need to be roughly $102,574 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Austin averages 79°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer. How your spending power changes when you relocate from Japan to Texas. What does your salary buy? ¥12,131,633 → $102,574 To maintain the same standard of living in Texas The biggest cost differences at a glance Restaurants pay 2.5 times more Groceries pay 17.0% more Transportation pay 3.5% less Housing pay 2.3 times more Childcare pay 2.8 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 55.6% more Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%). On average, cities in Texas cost about 49% more than cities in Japan. Compare cities head-to-head We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. Real numbers on people moving from Japan to Texas, and how the trend has changed. people moved from Japan to United States · OECD (latest data available) Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents. How Japan and Texas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. share of adults with obesity Japan performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet Texas performs significantly better than Japan across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Texas generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in unemployment rate. average years of life at birth Japan performs better than Texas across all family life metrics. Data: The World Factbook Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority. Japan passport holder visiting United States United States passport holder visiting Japan Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Day-to-day costs in Texas run about 37% higher than Japan on average; specific cities can swing further. A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ¥12,131,633 comparable salary, that's around $25,644 in Texas for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Working remotely from Texas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Japan and Texas. Japan performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in. The official language in Texas is English. In Japan, the official language is Japanese. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Tokyo Austin Jan–Mar 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) Apr–Jun 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) Oct–Dec 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) View all months
Month Tokyo Austin Jan 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) Feb 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) Mar 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) Apr 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) May 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) Jun 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) Aug 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) Sep 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) Oct 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) Nov 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) Dec 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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