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[QUOTE=desipardesi;393916]You can expect to spend around 4-5k out of your pocket for a famiy.
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You mean expenses per month including healthcare come to 4-5k for a family? Please clarify

[QUOTE=okonomi;393959]Ayase Haruka is one of my favorite actresses. "Hotaru no Hikari" and "Jin" are her famous telenovelas. The following link is to one of these ( has English Subtitles)........There are a lot of reasons why some foreigner becomes a nippon'ophile (like your wife).....the historical ...

Yes, I have thought about Japanese schools. Like u say they are pretty inexpensive. But what scares me is that unlike India (the example u gave reg regional schools) one can do without any English if he intends to stay long-term in Japan. I am concerned that my son will not feel the need to learn ...

Thanks guys! okonomi, thats a useful link that you posted. gwldaddu, my son is 2.5 and he is going to an international preschool 3 days a week, for 4.5 hours per day. We pay approx. 500 USD per month. Yes, Tokyo is expensive especially the intl schools. I now have a clearer picture thanks to u all ...

APTE, the numbers have given me a better picture. Thanks.

One more question:
Right now my take-home pay=Gross-approx. 16% of gross
16% comprises of tax, insurance and deduction towards pension fund.
I do not have to pay any further tax out of my pocket.

What % can I look at in the US?

Thanks a lot for the information!
Would this % range differ vastly if I were to join a small or mid-sized company?

I am also looking for inputs on differences in the general environment and day-to-day life in the US and Japan, if you can provide some. Thanks!

Hello there. I have been a lurker for some time before deciding to jump on the wagon to get your valuable inputs. Background: We currently live in Tokyo. Have been here for close to 7 years. Family comprises of wife and toddler son. Wife is on a sabbatical from work to take care of son. I like life ...