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 34.1% higher than in Osaka | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 104.0% higher than in Osaka | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 17.4% higher than in Osaka | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 25.0% higher than in Osaka | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 1.6% lower 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 ¥ | 491.89 ¥ | +7.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 181.00 ¥ | 172.66 ¥ | -4.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 111.90 ¥ | 114.03 ¥ | +1.9 % |
Markets | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 823.93 ¥ | 881.36 ¥ | +7.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 197.12 ¥ | 242.11 ¥ | +22.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 211.71 ¥ | 236.30 ¥ | +11.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 328.29 ¥ | 331.83 ¥ | +1.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 756.16 ¥ | 1,098.30 ¥ | +45.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 443.01 ¥ | 489.23 ¥ | +10.4 % |
| 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) | 224.51 ¥ | 375.96 ¥ | +67.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 268.10 ¥ | 331.75 ¥ | +23.7 % |
| 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) | 304.76 ¥ | 324.60 ¥ | +6.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 445.03 ¥ | 450.00 ¥ | +1.1 % |
| 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) | 3,204.64 ¥ | 3,789.47 ¥ | +18.2 % |
| 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 ¥ | 26,188.89 ¥ | +38.1 % |
| 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) | 4,800.17 ¥ | 4,811.87 ¥ | +0.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8,833.33 ¥ | 8,871.25 ¥ | +0.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,885.71 ¥ | 2,754.83 ¥ | -4.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,900.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 36,688.80 ¥ | 75,650.00 ¥ | +106.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,312,253.43 ¥ | 2,267,352.94 ¥ | +72.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,160.16 ¥ | 7,691.73 ¥ | +24.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,598.68 ¥ | 5,354.76 ¥ | +48.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,126.46 ¥ | 9,061.20 ¥ | +11.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 13,393.45 ¥ | 11,889.57 ¥ | -11.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 75,555.56 ¥ | 146,599.85 ¥ | +94.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 47,222.22 ¥ | 83,932.64 ¥ | +77.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 170,780.57 ¥ | 396,544.65 ¥ | +132.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 99,360.97 ¥ | 174,295.80 ¥ | +75.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 84,996.41 ¥ | 114,918.12 ¥ | +35.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 48,686.57 ¥ | 61,671.35 ¥ | +26.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Osaka Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 318,542.84 ¥ | 420,451.58 ¥ | +32.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.80 | 1.67 | -6.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 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 |