Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,012 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥384 (C$4.55) | C$5.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (C$2.35) | C$1.98 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥308 (C$3.65) | C$4.48 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥735 (C$9) | C$3.04 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,090 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥704 (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥431 (C$5.11) | C$3.76 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (C$2.85) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥983 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥198 (C$2.34) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥188 (C$2.22) | C$1.93 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥174,773 (C$2,071) | C$2,136 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥109,212 (C$1,294) | C$1,241 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,379 (C$230) | C$133 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (C$1,133) | C$1,120 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,746 (C$744) | C$806 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 (C$44) | C$54 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥79,958 (C$948) | C$311 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,484 (C$136) | C$97 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,416 (C$17) | C$10 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,493 (C$18) | C$25 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,914 (C$106) | C$60 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,595 (C$43) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,685 (C$115) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 (C$149) | C$117 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (C$28,303) | C$22,935 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (C$1.77) | C$1.42 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,148 (C$120) | C$67 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,735 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,222 (C$14) | C$8 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,059 (C$24) | C$22 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,979 (C$71) | C$77 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥517 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥176 (C$2.08) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥245 (C$2.90) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,771 (C$33) | C$20 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,548 (C$42) | C$52 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,622 (C$43) | C$26 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,551 (C$89) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥745 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,941 (C$710) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (C$0.62) | C$0.83 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,723 (C$115) | C$35 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥428 (C$5.07) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 219 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,855 (¥662,852) in Osaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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