Cost/Budget
π° 1-Year Cost Breakdown for Studying in Japan
Last Updated: 2025-12-09 Β· JP Campus Editor
One of the biggest concerns for students planning to study in Japan is cost. Estimates vary widely depending on lifestyle and location (Tokyo vs. rural areas).
Here is a realistic breakdown based on 2024 Tokyo prices.
1. Tuition (1 Year)
Average tuition for language schools in Tokyo:
| Item | Average Cost (JPY) |
| Selection Fee | 20,000 ~ 30,000 |
| Admission Fee | 50,000 ~ 70,000 |
| Tuition (1 yr) | 600,000 ~ 700,000 |
| Facility/Others | 40,000 ~ 80,000 |
| Total | Approx. 750k ~ 850k JPY |
2. Housing (The Biggest Variable)
(1) School Dormitory
- Initial Cost: 30k~50k JPY
- Monthly Rent (2-person room): 40k~50k JPY
- 1 Year Total: Approx. 600k JPY
(2) Share House
- Monthly Rent + Utilities: 50k~70k JPY
- 1 Year Total: Approx. 800k JPY
(3) Private Apartment
- Initial Cost (Key money, etc.): 200k~300k JPY
- Monthly Rent: 60k~80k JPY
- 1 Year Total: Approx. 1M~1.2M JPY
3. Living Expenses
- Food: 30k~40k JPY/month (Cooking at home is key!)
- Transport: 5k~10k JPY/month (Student commuter pass available)
- Phone/Internet: 3k~5k JPY/month
4. Summary: Total 1-Year Cost
Based on [Tokyo School + Dormitory + Moderate Lifestyle]:
| Tuition | 800,000 JPY |
| Housing | 600,000 JPY |
| Living | 600,000 JPY |
| Grand Total | 2,000,000 JPY (Approx $13,500) |
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