Cost of Living Comparison Between Osaka and Kyoto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kyoto are 3.8% lower than in Osaka (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kyoto are 3.7% lower than in Osaka | |
| Rent Prices in Kyoto are 3.2% lower than in Osaka | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kyoto are 2.2% lower than in Osaka | |
| Groceries Prices in Kyoto are 5.7% lower than in Osaka | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kyoto is 21.9% lower than in Osaka | |
Restaurants | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto 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) | 775.00 ¥ | 700.00 ¥ | -9.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 450.00 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 600.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 457.78 ¥ | 433.33 ¥ | -5.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 181.00 ¥ | 148.33 ¥ | -18.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 111.88 ¥ | 108.33 ¥ | -3.2 % |
Markets | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 829.84 ¥ | 829.78 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 197.08 ¥ | 197.05 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 211.66 ¥ | 211.63 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 328.25 ¥ | 328.21 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 756.16 ¥ | 756.16 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 442.91 ¥ | 442.83 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,306.35 ¥ | 1,013.02 ¥ | -22.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 235.04 ¥ | 235.04 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 127.01 ¥ | 127.01 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 224.40 ¥ | 224.32 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 267.98 ¥ | 267.88 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 102.97 ¥ | 102.97 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 110.18 ¥ | 187.71 ¥ | +70.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 212.86 ¥ | 175.00 ¥ | -17.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 115.00 ¥ | 115.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 304.67 ¥ | 252.33 ¥ | -17.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 444.88 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | -10.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 560.00 ¥ | 560.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 220.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +13.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 5,150.00 ¥ | 9,260.00 ¥ | +79.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 675.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | -25.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 804.67 ¥ | 724.21 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,201.71 ¥ | 2,560.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| 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) | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 18,958.33 ¥ | 18,208.33 ¥ | -4.0 % |
| 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) | 4,799.40 ¥ | 3,750.00 ¥ | -21.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8,833.33 ¥ | 7,900.00 ¥ | -10.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,285.71 ¥ | 3,000.00 ¥ | -8.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,800.00 ¥ | -5.3 % |
Childcare | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 36,648.54 ¥ | 38,666.67 ¥ | +5.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,311,094.25 ¥ | 1,350,000.00 ¥ | +3.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,614.47 ¥ | 3,975.00 ¥ | -29.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,250.00 ¥ | 3,250.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 7,780.00 ¥ | 8,800.00 ¥ | +13.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 13,723.04 ¥ | 7,800.00 ¥ | -43.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 78,000.00 ¥ | 74,285.71 ¥ | -4.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 47,222.22 ¥ | 45,100.00 ¥ | -4.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 177,881.60 ¥ | 166,000.00 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 99,332.13 ¥ | 103,000.00 ¥ | +3.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 84,953.34 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 48,660.12 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | +52.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Osaka Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 318,509.72 ¥ | 239,600.00 ¥ | -24.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.80 | 1.65 | -8.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 45 | 25 |
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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 |
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 |