Cost-to-Migrate Calculator
An itemized breakdown of what to budget for upfront, before your first paycheck or stipend.
NCL cost estimates - updated
JPY/LKR exchange rate - updated
These are typical estimates, not a quote. Actual costs vary by agency, airline, season, and housing market.
Visa / pathway type
Using a recruitment/placement agency?
Housing on arrival
Agency fee
One-time placement/processing fee
¥150,000
Rs. 313,557
Flight to Japan
One-way economy estimate
¥80,000
Rs. 167,230
Visa processing fee
¥30,000
Rs. 62,711
Key money / deposit
Non-refundable move-in cost, varies by housing type
¥100,000
Rs. 209,038
First-month living buffer
Food, transport, and incidentals before your first paycheck or stipend
¥80,000
Rs. 167,230
Total upfront cost
¥440,000
Rs. 919,767
Converted at the exchange rate shown above: ¥1 = Rs. 2.0904.