Cost of Living in Osaka
Summary of cost of living in Osaka, Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,727.7$ (430,440.0¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 754.2$ (119,020.7¥), excluding rent.
- Osaka is 35.9% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Osaka is, on average, 61.5% lower than in Austin.
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) | 196.78 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 114.20 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 227.50 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 190.72 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 408.23 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 336.86 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 689.67 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 468.71 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,306.35 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 235.04 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 140.68 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 166.32 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 289.17 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 110.07 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 82.86 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 195.00 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 127.50 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 301.76 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 425.00 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 620.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 240.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 5,150.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 650.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 482.80 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 3,400.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 174.08 ¥ | |
| 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) | 5,060.00 ¥ | |
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) | 2,000.00 ¥ | |
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) | 6,609.68 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 4,250.00 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 10,817.12 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 14,190.92 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 120,750.00 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 87,428.57 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 271,777.78 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 130,398.83 ¥ | |
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) | 318,585.79 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.05 | |
Prices in Osaka
This city had 200 entries in the past 12 months by 29 different contributors.
Last update: 21 February 2026
Last update: 21 February 2026
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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.