Moving to Japan from Montana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Montana to Japan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Montana to Japan, you would find that Japan is 31.9% cheaper than Montana. A $75,000 salary in Montana would need to be roughly ¥8,173,162 in Japan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 58°F in Helena, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montana and Japan. What does your salary buy? $75,000 → ¥8,173,162 To maintain the same standard of living in Japan How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 60.8% less Groceries pay 9.7% less Transportation pay 25.8% more Housing pay 53.2% less Childcare pay 63.1% less Entertainment and Sports pay 29.5% less 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 Japan cost about 37% less than cities in Montana. 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. What the data shows about people moving from Montana to Japan. people moved from United States to Japan · OECD (latest data available) Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in Japan compared to Montana. share of adults with obesity Japan performs significantly better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet Montana performs 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 Montana generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in unemployment rate. average years of life at birth Japan performs significantly better than Montana across all family life metrics. Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority. United States passport holder visiting Japan Japan passport holder visiting United States Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Japan is about 33% less expensive than Montana, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about ¥2,043,290 for 3 months in Japan (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major Japan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Montana and Japan are what actually decide it long-term. Japan performs significantly better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 58°F in Helena. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Helena gets 11.2 in. The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Montana, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Helena Tokyo Jan–Mar 40°/18°F (4°/-8°C) 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) Apr–Jun 67°/41°F (19°/5°C) 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) Jul–Sep 81°/50°F (27°/10°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) Oct–Dec 45°/22°F (7°/-6°C) 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) View all months
Month Helena Tokyo Jan 33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) Feb 39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C) 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) Mar 48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C) 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) Apr 58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C) 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) May 67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C) 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) Jun 76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) Jul 86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) Aug 85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) Sep 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C) 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) Oct 59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C) 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) Nov 43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C) 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) Dec 32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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