- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Osaka
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥983 (C$12) | C$15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥703 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥406 (C$4.90) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (C$2.46) | C$2.05 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥307 (C$3.71) | C$4.81 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥743 (C$9) | C$2.90 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,069 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥683 (C$8) | C$4.00 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥527 (C$6) | C$3.34 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥242 (C$2.92) | C$3.36 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥975 (C$12) | C$16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥190 (C$2.29) | C$2.41 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥172 (C$2.08) | C$2.01 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥161,724 (C$1,953) | C$1,651 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥103,621 (C$1,252) | C$1,142 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,222 (C$232) | C$102 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,555 (C$1,214) | C$1,038 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,554 (C$756) | C$779 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,085 (C$122) | C$66 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (C$40) | C$39 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (C$966) | C$351 | + 175% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (C$144) | C$86 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (C$16) | C$9 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,418 (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,558 (C$103) | C$59 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,453 (C$42) | C$40 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,382 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,353 (C$125) | C$92 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,343,800 (C$28,308) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥148 (C$1.79) | C$1.27 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (C$121) | C$67 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,399 (C$29) | C$31 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,222 (C$15) | C$8 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,261 (C$39) | C$82 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥517 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥710 (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥120 (C$1.45) | C$3.09 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥269 (C$3.24) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,757 (C$33) | C$19 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,628 (C$44) | C$46 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,710 (C$45) | C$26 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 (C$98) | C$101 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,944 (C$96) | C$85 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥735 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥536 (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥62,294 (C$752) | C$549 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (C$0.63) | C$1.04 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,697 (C$117) | C$35 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥426 (C$5.15) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 399 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,690
(¥471,125)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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