- 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$11) | C$14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥676 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥423 (C$4.72) | C$5.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (C$2.36) | C$2.31 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥331 (C$3.69) | C$4.13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥715 (C$8) | C$2.54 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,019 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥647 (C$7) | C$3.55 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥508 (C$5.68) | C$3.02 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥196 (C$2.19) | C$2.26 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥975 (C$11) | C$15 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥190 (C$2.12) | C$2.18 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥164 (C$1.83) | C$1.87 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥161,724 (C$1,806) | C$1,209 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥112,931 (C$1,261) | C$1,030 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,222 (C$215) | C$104 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,555 (C$1,123) | C$919 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,554 (C$699) | C$695 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,085 (C$113) | C$64 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (C$893) | C$393 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (C$133) | C$111 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (C$15) | C$10 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,418 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,630 (C$96) | C$58 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,528 (C$39) | C$41 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,214 (C$81) | C$96 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,636 (C$96) | C$87 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,343,800 (C$26,179) | C$23,851 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (C$1.64) | C$1.19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (C$111) | C$47 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,387 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,145 (C$13) | C$7 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,696 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,150 (C$35) | C$80 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥550 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥705 (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥572 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥114 (C$1.27) | C$3.16 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥252 (C$2.82) | C$2.53 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,940 (C$33) | C$19 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,861 (C$43) | C$45 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,659 (C$41) | C$26 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,163 (C$91) | C$84 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,320 (C$82) | C$89 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥726 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥518 (C$5.78) | C$5.72 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥517 (C$5.77) | C$5.43 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ¥65,000 (C$726) | C$850 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥49 (C$0.55) | C$1.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,767 (C$109) | C$34 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥424 (C$4.73) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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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$3,980
(¥356,354)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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