Friday, March 6, 2020
How much can you save as an English teacher in Japan
How much can you save as an English teacher in Japan Teaching English in Japan has one of the most attractive salaries for ESL teachers while still giving you heaps of opportunities to save and travel. The cost of living can vary depending on where you live but the salary offered will more than cover any expenses you might have. And thatâs without even considering the benefits. Japanese schools will typically include your flights, accommodation allocations, settlement allowances, health care and of course, thereâs the minor benefit of unlimited access to Japan. But never mind thatâ¦weâre here to talk about the saving potential Japan has to offer! How much can I save while teaching English in Japan? Like with everything else, thereâs no real concrete number when it comes to savings in Japan. It will ultimately depend on what kind of lifestyle you have. Teachers can easily save about $10,500 USD in a year. With a little effort, thereâs no reason why you wouldnât be able to bank upwards of $15,000 USD. Itâs worth looking for things to do close to where you live so that you spend less on travel. Perhaps cooking some of your meals rather than always eating out, and being conservative with some of your utilities. Basically, employing the same sort of money-saving tactics you might use at home. The biggest mistake new teachers make is going mad with their first few pay cheques and leaving it too long before they start pocketing those extra dollars. One way of preventing this is to send a chunk of money home every month. If itâs sitting in another bank account, you wonât be as tempted to spend it (hopefully!) How much is it actually possible to save per month teaching in Japan? Saving about $1,000 per month is easy enough when teaching in Japan. This amount will leave you plenty of âfunâ money while making sure your bank balance remains healthy. The cost of getting set up as an ESL teacher in Japan When youâre teaching English in Japan, itâs important to plan for how much itâs going to cost you initially. Itâs advisable to have a small chunk of savings to get you to your first pay cheque. Weâve summarized the expenses youâre going to face in the early months so that youâre fully prepared. Knowledge is powerâ¦or at the very least an incentive to start saving for the first leg of your Japanese dream. With any luck, you wonât end up relying on packet-ramen for all your meals! Some of the programs will pay for flights up front, but not many. Usually, this cost is on you (and they will reimburse you once youâve arrived). Flights can get expensive. We recommend scoping them out a couple of months in advance and using sites like Skyscanner to make sure you get the best deal. You can get cheaper flights if you choose longer flights with layovers. The cost of getting there will depend on your willingness to put up with discomfort. Most positions for teaching ESL in Japan come with a housing allocation. This means your first month might entail an apartment search. The cost of getting your foot in the door of a simple studio apartment will cost you anything from $1,500 2,800 USD a month (this includes deposits, key money, handling fees, gift money (!) and 1-2 months of rent). Your actual monthly rent after that will only be between $280 and $780 (depending on location and the kind of apartment you go for). Aside from that, you may want to budget for a phone and wellâ¦a month of feeding yourself! Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. The average cost of living in Japan (based on Tokyo - the most expensive city) Japan has a reasonable cost of living (despite the rumors). Itâs the land of ramen after all. Weâve done some calculations so you can plan for the different costs that might affect your budget. Average cost/USD Utilities Basic (electricity, heating, air con, water, garbage) $93 per month (but some people pay a lot moreâ¦it depends what you use) Cell phone/data plans About $28 - $40 per month for a decent plan Food drink Average monthly budget for food $250 - 300 should feed most people Meal in a McDonalds $7 Meal in a Japanese restaurant (inexpensive) $11 Meal in a Japanese restaurant (mid-range) $25 Cappuccino (regular) $4 Okay, so how easy is it to get a job teaching English in Japan? Qualifying for teaching jobs in Japan isnât the easiest. Because itâs so competitive, they tend to favor candidates with some classroom experience. As far as requirements go, a TEFL certificate and a bachelorâs degree will be more or less mandatory. Read this: How to land an English teaching job in Japan Ready to save big teaching in Japan? Wahoo! Itâs time to start browsing jobs boards. Why not head over to our teaching jobs board and see what teaching jobs are currently available in Japan. Get your application in and who knows? Maybe you will be waking up in Japan in a few months time.
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