Cost of Living Comparison Between Osaka and Tokyo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Tokyo are 16.5% higher than in Osaka (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Tokyo are 34.6% higher than in Osaka | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 106.5% higher than in Osaka | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 17.3% higher than in Osaka | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 24.5% higher than in Osaka | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 0.1% higher than in Osaka | |
Restaurants | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo 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 ¥ | 7,000.00 ¥ | +40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 750.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 450.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 600.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 457.78 ¥ | 489.62 ¥ | +7.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 181.00 ¥ | 172.66 ¥ | -4.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 112.28 ¥ | 115.08 ¥ | +2.5 % |
Markets | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 830.19 ¥ | 882.10 ¥ | +6.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 197.85 ¥ | 242.11 ¥ | +22.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 212.57 ¥ | 223.94 ¥ | +5.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 329.15 ¥ | 330.52 ¥ | +0.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 756.16 ¥ | 1,098.30 ¥ | +45.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 443.87 ¥ | 489.23 ¥ | +10.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,306.35 ¥ | 1,393.60 ¥ | +6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 235.04 ¥ | 368.77 ¥ | +56.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 127.01 ¥ | 173.54 ¥ | +36.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 226.49 ¥ | 375.96 ¥ | +66.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 270.45 ¥ | 331.75 ¥ | +22.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 102.97 ¥ | 192.43 ¥ | +86.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 110.18 ¥ | 187.86 ¥ | +70.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 212.86 ¥ | 209.45 ¥ | -1.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 115.00 ¥ | 131.85 ¥ | +14.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 ¥ | 1,100.00 ¥ | -26.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 306.45 ¥ | 324.60 ¥ | +5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 447.91 ¥ | 450.00 ¥ | +0.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 560.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 220.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 5,150.00 ¥ | 7,400.00 ¥ | +43.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 675.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | -25.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 804.67 ¥ | 675.92 ¥ | -16.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,259.95 ¥ | 3,789.47 ¥ | +16.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 646.24 ¥ | 655.01 ¥ | +1.4 % |
| 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 ¥ | 2,355,189.47 ¥ | -3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 18,958.33 ¥ | 27,429.04 ¥ | +44.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,942.50 ¥ | 3,821.74 ¥ | -3.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,814.57 ¥ | 4,853.09 ¥ | +0.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8,833.33 ¥ | 9,042.94 ¥ | +2.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,025.00 ¥ | 2,754.83 ¥ | -8.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,850.00 ¥ | -2.6 % |
Childcare | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 37,449.25 ¥ | 75,650.00 ¥ | +102.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,334,144.96 ¥ | 2,267,352.94 ¥ | +69.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,212.56 ¥ | 7,691.73 ¥ | +23.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,622.64 ¥ | 5,354.76 ¥ | +47.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,150.53 ¥ | 9,061.20 ¥ | +11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 13,518.60 ¥ | 11,889.57 ¥ | -12.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 76,200.00 ¥ | 149,610.62 ¥ | +96.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 47,222.22 ¥ | 84,451.10 ¥ | +78.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 168,874.31 ¥ | 401,403.88 ¥ | +137.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 99,905.57 ¥ | 174,542.74 ¥ | +74.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 85,809.92 ¥ | 114,918.12 ¥ | +33.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 49,186.09 ¥ | 61,671.35 ¥ | +25.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 319,168.31 ¥ | 429,813.99 ¥ | +34.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.80 | 1.67 | -6.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| 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 Tokyo: | Cost of Living in Matsudo | 17.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yokohama | 21.92 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Chiba | 29.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kamakura | 32.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yokosuka | 37.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hiratsuka | 37.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matsumoto | 136.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagano | 141.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagoya | 223.51 miles |