Cost of Living in Osaka
Summary of cost of living in Osaka, Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,717.5$ (422,230.0¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 749.9$ (116,521.8¥), excluding rent.
- Osaka is 52.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Osaka is, on average, 70.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.44 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 32.18 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 4.51 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.57 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.51 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.13 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.25 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.71 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.42 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.23 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.63 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.09 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.44 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.86 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.41 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.51 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.86 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.26 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.82 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.65 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.94 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.74 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.73 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.54 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 33.15 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.18 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.11 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 21.88 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.13 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 22,101.36 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 15,401.87 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 127.51 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.44 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 28.21 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 54.17 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 19.31 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.23 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 479.73 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 13,301.15 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 42.47 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 27.35 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 69.52 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 91.18 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 796.23 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 525.92 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,641.91 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 738.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 577.79 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 197.02 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,118.51 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 1.81 |
Prices in Osaka
This city had 338 entries in the past 12 months by 47 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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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.