" Hi, I''m moving to Tokyo from Singapore and am keen to find out any advice on what I should be looking out for in terms of relocation package from company, accomodation (my company will be based in Shibuya), tax etc. Any advice or direction to other resources is appreciated. Bob "

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" Hi Bob, Like elsewhere, COLAs and other expat items in Tokyo are driven by industry and job function. I believe that there are cost of goods indexes out there for Tokyo, but I would say that the most costly parts of living in Tokyo are housing and food. Education is also a huge expense (expect $25,000/kid/yr for international school tuition). In terms of resources, I would try to find someone in your company that has preceded you. In a pinch you could try a headhunter or even the expat services section of a big five firm (this is how I nailed down the taxation question). Shibuya is a nice place to work and there are great housing oppotunities a short trip away (though the area is one of Tokyo''s priciest). If I can answer anything more specific, let me know. Rich "

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