Cost of Living Comparison Between Kyoto and Osaka 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Osaka are 0.8% higher than in Kyoto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Osaka are 0.9% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Rent Prices in Osaka are 1.3% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Osaka are 2.2% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Groceries Prices in Osaka are 2.5% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Osaka is 28.4% higher than in Kyoto | |
Restaurants | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 5,000.00 ¥ | 5,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 700.00 ¥ | 750.00 ¥ | +7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 400.00 ¥ | 450.00 ¥ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 600.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 433.33 ¥ | 457.78 ¥ | +5.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 148.33 ¥ | 181.00 ¥ | +22.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 108.33 ¥ | 112.27 ¥ | +3.6 % |
Markets | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 830.19 ¥ | 830.19 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 197.84 ¥ | 197.84 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 212.55 ¥ | 212.55 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 329.14 ¥ | 329.14 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 756.16 ¥ | 756.16 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 443.87 ¥ | 443.87 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,013.02 ¥ | 1,306.35 ¥ | +29.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 332.63 ¥ | 235.04 ¥ | -29.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 127.01 ¥ | 127.01 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 226.45 ¥ | 226.45 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 270.41 ¥ | 270.41 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 102.97 ¥ | 102.97 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 189.69 ¥ | 110.18 ¥ | -41.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 175.00 ¥ | 212.86 ¥ | +21.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 115.00 ¥ | 115.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,500.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 251.75 ¥ | 306.42 ¥ | +21.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ¥ | 447.86 ¥ | +12.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 560.00 ¥ | 560.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 255.00 ¥ | 220.00 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 10,000.00 ¥ | 5,150.00 ¥ | -48.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 675.00 ¥ | +35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 965.61 ¥ | 804.67 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 2,560.00 ¥ | 3,258.83 ¥ | +27.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 646.24 ¥ | 646.24 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,342,000.00 ¥ | 3,342,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,450,000.00 ¥ | 2,450,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 18,958.33 ¥ | 18,958.33 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,942.50 ¥ | 3,942.50 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 3,750.00 ¥ | 4,814.28 ¥ | +28.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7,950.00 ¥ | 8,833.33 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,000.00 ¥ | 3,025.00 ¥ | +0.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,850.00 ¥ | 1,900.00 ¥ | +2.7 % |
Childcare | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 38,666.67 ¥ | 37,433.92 ¥ | -3.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,350,000.00 ¥ | 1,333,703.68 ¥ | -1.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,850.00 ¥ | 6,214.46 ¥ | +61.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,250.00 ¥ | 3,622.16 ¥ | +11.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,833.33 ¥ | 8,153.33 ¥ | -7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 8,166.67 ¥ | 13,523.39 ¥ | +65.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 74,375.00 ¥ | 76,200.00 ¥ | +2.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 45,916.67 ¥ | 47,222.22 ¥ | +2.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 163,333.33 ¥ | 168,860.38 ¥ | +3.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 103,333.33 ¥ | 99,894.59 ¥ | -3.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 74,321.81 ¥ | 85,793.52 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 74,321.81 ¥ | 49,176.02 ¥ | -33.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kyoto Edit |
Osaka Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 246,333.33 ¥ | 319,155.70 ¥ | +29.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.65 | 1.80 | +8.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 27 | 48 |
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Cities near Kyoto: | Cost of Living in Nara | 26.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Osaka | 31.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kobe | 46.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakayama | 75.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifu | 79.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagoya | 81.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matsumoto | 198.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hiroshima | 224.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagano | 240.03 miles |
Cities near Osaka: | Cost of Living in Nara | 19.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kobe | 21.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kyoto | 34.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakayama | 44.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifu | 107.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagoya | 108.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hiroshima | 205.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matsumoto | 226.41 miles |