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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 Tokyo and Singapore: Average gross pay is 37% higher in Singapore. Cost of living is 33% cheaper in Tokyo. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Singapore is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.2/10 compared to 7/10.

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Tokyo
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Singapore

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$52,000/yr
$71,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$26,000
$37,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$45,000
$62,000
Senior Developer Pay
$70,000
$95,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$88,000
$117,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,400
$2,200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$900
$1,500
Groceries (Monthly)
$350
$400
Public Transport Pass
$80
$120
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$180
$200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$2,067/mo
CHEAPER
$3,098/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
17%
Social Security Deduction
15%
20%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$2,437/mo
$3,255/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7
7.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$370/mo
$157/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~27 months
~64 months
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