An Indian software engineer based in Japan has stirred an online conversation after openly sharing how much he earns as a fresher — and what he actually takes home each month.

In an Instagram video, Vicky Kumar revealed that his base salary is 235,000 yen (around ₹ 1.35 lakh). However, without an entry-level Japanese language certification, he faces a monthly deduction of 20,000 yen. After standard cuts like income tax and health insurance, his take-home salary comes down to roughly 175,000 yen — just about ₹ 1 lakh.

To put it in context, estimated monthly expenses for a single person in Tokyo in 2025 range between 150,000 and 350,000 yen ( ₹ 84,000– ₹ 1.96 lakh), depending on lifestyle and location. Comparisons also surfaced with India’s tech sector, where freshers typically ear

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