NLVNet Life Value

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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.

The verdict

Cost of living is similar. Tax rate goes from 44.4% to 32.4%.

Moving to Japan? NLV varies by city.

Tokyo66

Tax Comparison

At $75,000 USD equivalent gross salary

🇧🇪 Belgium

Gross€68,807
Income Tax-€21,586
Social-€8,993
Net€38,228
Effective Rate44.4%

🇯🇵 Japan

Gross¥11,194,030
Income Tax-¥2,285,104
Social-¥1,340,566
Net¥7,568,360
Effective Rate32.4%

Net difference: +$9,039/year in Japan.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Belgium = 95, Japan = 92 (US = 100)

🍔

Big Mac

$5.30→$3.60
-32%
☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$4.50→$4.00
-11%
🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$5.50→$5.50
0%
📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$900.00→$850.00
-6%
🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$13.49→$10.50
-22%
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1L Gasoline (95)

$1.85→$1.40
-24%
🚇

Single Transit Ticket

$2.60→$1.50
-42%
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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$95.00→$80.00
-16%
See all 30 products →

What Salary to Ask For

If you earn €68,807 gross in Belgium ($75,000USD), here's what you need in Japan depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

¥9,001,034

You keep the same $41,669/yr net in both countries. Japan taxes 13.6% less.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

¥8,716,791

Accounts for the fact that prices are similar in both countries. This is the number to negotiate.

Calculate with your exact salary →

Moving to Japan: Practicalities

Visa Openness

40/100

English Level

40/100

Expat Community

2.3%

Digital Nomad Visa

Available

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax do I save moving from Belgium to Japan?▾
The effective tax rate changes from 44.4% in Belgium to 32.4% in Japan. You keep about $9,039.18 more per year in Japan.
Is Japan cheaper to live in than Belgium?▾
Cost of living is similar between the two countries (within 5% across 30 products).
What salary do I need in Japan to match my lifestyle in Belgium?▾
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Belgium and Japan. As a rule of thumb: a similar gross salary should maintain your lifestyle.
Is it worth moving from Belgium to Japan?▾
It depends on your priorities. Financially, Japan is clearly better: lower taxes and lower cost of living.

Also Consider

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