Graphic said starting though, but I see. That's just sad. In Eastern Europe ~1000 Euros per month is ok-ish to good salary, in some countries in EE it's a great salary. Lots of talent as well, as demonstrated by a large number of small to medium companies providing outsource work. Especially in poorer countries in EE where salaries for 2D and 3D work are between 300 and 500 Euros per month on average (Serbia and Macedonia, namely). In Japan though, that's borderline poverty.