Cost of Living in Osaka

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Summary of cost of living in Osaka, Japan:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 63,374.3Kč (415,553.5¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 17,825.7Kč (116,885.4¥), excluding rent.
Osaka is 55.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
Rent in Osaka is, on average, 84.0% lower than in New York.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	152.51 Kč	114.38-228.76
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	762.53 Kč	457.52-1,067.54
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	114.38 Kč	91.50-122.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	68.63 Kč	44.23-91.50
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	95.32 Kč	91.50-122.00
Cappuccino (regular)	70.53 Kč	61.00-106.75
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	24.40 Kč	18.30-30.50
Water (12 oz small bottle)	16.10 Kč	15.25-22.88
Markets	Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	129.51 Kč	103.91-161.64
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	29.09 Kč	13.84-103.76
Rice (white), (1 lb)	38.31 Kč	15.25-69.18
Eggs (regular) (12)	52.52 Kč	36.60-64.05
Local Cheese (1 lb)	105.18 Kč	69.18-166.02
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	63.99 Kč	34.59-83.01
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	188.50 Kč	124.52-242.11
Apples (1 lb)	35.84 Kč	17.29-48.42
Banana (1 lb)	21.45 Kč	13.84-34.59
Oranges (1 lb)	25.36 Kč	10.38-34.59
Tomato (1 lb)	44.10 Kč	17.29-72.63
Potato (1 lb)	16.79 Kč	12.45-19.37
Onion (1 lb)	12.64 Kč	10.38-13.84
Lettuce (1 head)	29.59 Kč	15.25-38.13
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	18.81 Kč	14.49-30.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	228.76 Kč	105.23-610.02
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	47.73 Kč	30.50-69.32
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	64.81 Kč	30.50-91.50
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	85.40 Kč	83.88-88.45
Transportation	Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	35.84 Kč	30.50-42.70
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	785.40 Kč	762.53-1,372.55
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	95.32 Kč	85.40-106.75
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	122.72 Kč	73.63-137.44
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	518.52 Kč	518.52-915.03
Gasoline (1 gallon)	100.88 Kč	98.14-101.43
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	509,674.11 Kč	509,674.11-509,674.11
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	373,639.01 Kč	373,639.01-373,639.01
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	2,912.86 Kč	2,287.59-3,564.82
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	595.69 Kč	396.51-686.28
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	668.48 Kč	579.52-762.53
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	1,283.59 Kč	762.53-1,525.06
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	457.52 Kč	457.52-457.52
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	274.51 Kč	274.51-305.01
Childcare	Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,525.06 Kč
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	228,758.58 Kč	122,004.58-305,011.44
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	968.48 Kč	381.26-3,050.11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	640.52 Kč	305.01-1,125.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,483.24 Kč	1,220.05-3,050.11
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	2,154.06 Kč	610.02-3,050.11
Rent Per Month	Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	16,013.10 Kč	15,250.57-18,300.69
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	10,421.22 Kč	6,862.76-15,250.57
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	28,467.73 Kč	22,875.86-45,751.72
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	17,843.17 Kč	13,725.51-30,501.14
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	8,689.78 Kč	5,525.57-11,334.50
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	5,879.77 Kč	5,667.25-6,092.29
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	45,815.26 Kč
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	1.81	1.35-2.00

Prices in Osaka

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Last update: 18 May 2025

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