🇯🇵Cost of Living in Osaka

Japan · Population: 2,753,000 · Cost Index: 72/100

Cost of Living in Osaka

Japan · Asia

Osaka is Japan's third-largest city, renowned for its vibrant street food scene, historic castle, and warm local culture. It offers a more affordable alternative to Tokyo while maintaining excellent infrastructure.

2,753,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,200 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $962.50

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$750.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$450.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$1,650.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$1,000.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $7.54

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$6.50

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$40.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$5.50

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.80

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$1.60

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.50

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$2.50

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$6.50

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$5.00

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.50

Transportation

Avg: $15.02

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$65.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$1.80

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$4.50

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$2.50

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.30

Utilities

Avg: $75.00

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$165.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$25.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$35.00

Healthcare

Avg: $27.33

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$30.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$40.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$12.00

Entertainment

Avg: $18.83

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$55.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$12.50

Cappuccino(per cup)

$3.80

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$4.00

Clothing

Avg: $55.67

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$55.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$32.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$80.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: JPY
Language: Japanese
Cost Index: 72/100
Safety Index: 85/100
Quality of Life: 80/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.