Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,069 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥694 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 (C$4.66) | C$5.78 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥191 (C$2.29) | C$1.98 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (C$3.34) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥684 (C$8) | C$3.04 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,139 (C$14) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥630 (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥423 (C$5.05) | C$3.76 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (C$2.88) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,135 (C$14) | C$19 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥192 (C$2.29) | C$2.48 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥213 (C$2.55) | C$1.93 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥198,693 (C$2,375) | C$2,136 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥108,568 (C$1,298) | C$1,241 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,187 (C$229) | C$133 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (C$1,143) | C$1,120 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,317 (C$745) | C$806 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 (C$108) | C$66 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,065 (C$49) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥75,749 (C$905) | C$311 | + 191% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,987 (C$143) | C$97 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,379 (C$16) | C$10 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,771 (C$21) | C$25 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,367 (C$100) | C$60 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,617 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,765 (C$117) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 (C$150) | C$117 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (C$28,547) | C$22,935 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (C$1.81) | C$1.39 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,988 (C$119) | C$67 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,285 (C$39) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,265 (C$15) | C$8 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (C$20) | C$22 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,457 (C$53) | C$77 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥563 (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥233 (C$2.78) | C$3.11 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥232 (C$2.78) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,825 (C$34) | C$20 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,647 (C$44) | C$52 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,658 (C$44) | C$26 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,716 (C$92) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,190 (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥744 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,512 (C$711) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (C$0.67) | C$0.83 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,167 (C$110) | C$35 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥435 (C$5.20) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 121 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,005 (¥586,056) in Osaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Abbotsford.
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