Cost of Living in Osaka
Summary of cost of living in Osaka, Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,736.7 (¥431,859.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $755.6 (¥119,233.0), excluding rent.
- Osaka is 39.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Osaka is, on average, 45.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥1,000.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥5,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥700.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥400.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥600.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥471.68 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥221.98 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥114.73 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥227.25 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥190.72 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥408.23 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥332.25 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥689.67 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥483.83 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥1,349.44 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥241.22 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥140.68 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥147.42 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥289.17 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥110.07 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥82.86 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥211.33 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥145.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥1,500.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥301.76 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥500.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥620.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥220.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥5,150.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥625.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥482.80 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥3,400.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥172.03 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥3,434,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥2,376,800.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥20,651.79 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥3,833.33 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥4,840.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥8,916.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥2,916.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥1,900.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥81,614.28 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥2,066,666.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥6,610.65 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥4,400.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥10,818.47 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥14,192.92 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥112,000.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥84,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥283,250.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥126,056.14 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥89,774.56 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥30,611.30 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥298,027.21 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.21 | |
Prices in Osaka
This city had 231 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: 19 June 2026
Last update: 19 June 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Oct 30, 2024:
super boring city, tokyo is better place compared to there.