Cost of Living in Osaka, Japan

Osaka has a cost of living index of 62/100 (New York = 100). It is 38% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

62/100
Cost Index
$1,906/mo
Median Income
79/100
Safety Index
humid_subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 58/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$673/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$427/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,272/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.41/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.35/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.37/kg
Dining OutScore: 42/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5.23/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$45.59/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$4.8/meal
TransportationScore: 45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$49.19/month
One-Way Ticket$1.57/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.73/km
UtilitiesScore: 42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$100/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$32/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$51/visit
Dentist Visit$70/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$38/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$38/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry
Personal CareScore: 42/100
Haircut (Men)$16/cut
Haircut (Women)$32/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
ClothingScore: 52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

180 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Dotonbori, Kitahama, Midosuji

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osaka cheap to live in?

Osaka has a cost of living index of 62/100, where New York = 100. It is 38% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,240–$1,736 per month.

How much does rent cost in Osaka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Osaka costs approximately $673/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $427/month.

Is Osaka good for digital nomads?

Osaka has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 180 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Osaka?

The median net monthly salary in Osaka is approximately $1,906 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Osaka compare to New York for cost of living?

Osaka (cost index 62) is 38% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $950/month by moving from New York to Osaka.

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