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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Nagoya and Seoul: Average gross pay is 2% higher in Seoul. Cost of living is 2% cheaper in Seoul. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Seoul is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.5/10 compared to 7.3/10.

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Nagoya
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Seoul

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$45,000/yr
$46,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$24,000
$25,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$39,000
$40,000
Senior Developer Pay
$61,000
$63,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$77,000
$81,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,000
$1,100
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$650
$700
Groceries (Monthly)
$310
$280
Public Transport Pass
$70
$70
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$160
$150
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,791/mo
$1,748/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
25%
Social Security Deduction
15%
9%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$2,112/mo
$2,200/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.3
7.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$321/mo
$452/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~31 months
~22 months
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