costofliving
Japan once had a reputation for having a high cost of living. Previous surveys such as the one by global consulting firm Mercer, have shown that Tokyo has dropped ten spots. Currently, Tokyo holds 19th place, well behind Hong Kong (1), Singapore (2) and Shanghai (12) for the most expensive cities to live in. Despite the lower ranking, the question remains for people who want to move here: “Can I afford to live in Japan?” The answer is still “yes!” Here’s what you need to factor in to understand how much it costs to live in Japan. Calculating the Cost of Living in JapanThe cost of living measur...
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)’ UK residential market survey for April 2024 was released on Thursday, highlighting that house prices were little changed last month, registering a drop of -5%. This figure, however, largely missed analyst expectations of -2%. Most parts of England, especially southern parts and London saw mainly flat or slightly lower house prices, however, Scotland and Northern Ireland registered gains. Overall, the outlook for the next three months dropped to -13%, however, the outlook for the next year was significantly more upbeat, with house prices in t...
Euronews (English)
Looking for summer holiday ideas that won’t break the bank? Southern Europe is where it’s at, according to a new report by travel search engine Kayak. Delving into average flight and hotel prices, it lists the 10 cheapest holiday destinations in Europe for Brits this year, with Spanish and Italian cities topping the list. It also reveals which flights have dropped in price the most versus last year, with travel to Türkiye down by as much as 16 per cent. Here’s everything you need to know about planning an affordable European break. Where are the cheapest destinations in Europe this summer?To r...
Euronews (English)
The brewing giant, Heineken, has announced that it plans to reopen about 62 of its Star Pubs and Bars arm which had been closed in the last few years. It's also planning a major refurbishment programme involving hundreds more of its venues. The total cost of the renovation project is expected to be around £39 million (€45.5 million) and will involve work on 612 pubs, while also creating more than a 1,000 jobs. This move comes as cost of living pressures have reduced in the UK and will focus on refreshing smaller and more suburban pubs, which may typically have seen less footfall before the pan...
Euronews (English)
SACRAMENTO, California – Las familias de personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo dicen que el gobernador Gavin Newsom no está cumpliendo con un aumento programado para los trabajadores que cuidan de sus seres queridos. Sus defensores advierten sobre posibles demandas contra el estado si los servicios para estas personas se vuelven más difíciles de conseguir. El gobernador demócrata apela al déficit presupuestario del estado para postergar por un año los aumentos salariales de unos 150,000 trabajadores que cuidan a personas con alguna discapacidad. De este modo, ahorrará apro...
Kaiser Health News (Espanol)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say Gov. Gavin Newsom is reneging on a scheduled raise for the workers who care for their loved ones, and advocates warn of potential lawsuits if disability services become harder to get. Citing California’s budget deficit, the Democratic governor wants to save around $613 million in state funds by delaying pay increases for a year for about 150,000 disability care workers. The state will forgo an additional $408 million in Medicaid reimbursements, reducing funding by over $1 billion. Some lawmakers say th...
Kaiser Health News
Everyone wants to live in Tokyo, but not everyone can afford a high-rise apartment in Shibuya. Not everyone is willing to commute from the inaka (countryside) either. To help you get the most out of your rent money, let’s go through the average cost for different neighborhoods in Tokyo and some tips for finding the right place to live—for the right price. Is Tokyo expensive?Average cost by wardWhich ward should I live in?Can I afford central Tokyo?Central Tokyo’s border wards are a good middle groundWhat are the cheapest wards in Tokyo?Outside the 23 wardsIs Tokyo expensive?Tokyo is no longer ...
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SACRAMENTO — Families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say Gov. Gavin Newsom is reneging on a scheduled raise for the workers who care for their loved ones, and advocates warn of potential lawsuits if disability services become harder to get. Citing California’s budget deficit, the Democratic governor wants to save around $613 million in state funds by delaying pay increases for a year for about 150,000 disability care workers. The state will forgo an additional $408 million in Medicaid reimbursements, reducing funding by over $1 billion. Some lawmakers say this decis...
California Healthline
Are you thinking about starting a new career in Japan? Understanding the country’s job market (and finding a better job) demands insight into industry trends. But your most important question is probably, what is the average salary in Japan? Data from Japan’s National Tax Agency and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare suggest that, in 2024, the average salary in Japan is ¥4.58 million, approximately $29,589. However, the median is likely closer to ¥3.6 million, equivalent to $23,268. But how do salaries differ across various sectors? Do factors like age or gender influence earnings? Let’...
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Earlier in April, almost all member states signed the declaration of La Hulpe, together with the EU institutions and the Belgian presidency, as a strong signal of the importance of social policy and the European Pillar of Social Rights. But just days ago, the European Parliament ratified a new set of fiscal rules that the Council agreed upon last December, which signals a troubling return toward austerity measures. If you remember when governments across Europe slashed budgets, cut services, and generally made life harder for everyone, then you know why many are alarmed by this change in polic...
Euronews (English)
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