Cost of Living in Osaka
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Osaka, Japan.
Overall, the cost of living in Osaka is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 48 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)38
Groceries index58
Dining out index52
Transport index38
Utilities index56
Median annual salary$34,000
Minimum wage$7.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$380
Est. monthly healthcare premium$140
YoY inflation2.5%
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