- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Osaka
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥971 (C$12) | C$14 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥670 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥467 (C$5.57) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥208 (C$2.49) | C$2.38 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥317 (C$3.78) | C$4.08 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥754 (C$9) | C$2.62 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥944 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥655 (C$8) | C$3.73 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥516 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥221 (C$2.64) | C$2.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥972 (C$12) | C$16 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥192 (C$2.29) | C$2.31 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥167 (C$1.99) | C$1.76 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥164,211 (C$1,958) | C$1,186 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥116,304 (C$1,387) | C$982 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,869 (C$249) | C$117 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥99,253 (C$1,184) | C$919 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,508 (C$745) | C$695 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,146 (C$121) | C$64 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (C$40) | C$39 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (C$953) | C$392 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (C$142) | C$111 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (C$16) | C$10 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,330 (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,375 (C$100) | C$61 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,344 (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,927 (C$83) | C$95 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,101 (C$85) | C$87 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,343,800 (C$27,949) | C$22,684 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (C$1.74) | C$1.19 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (C$119) | C$47 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,395 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,145 (C$14) | C$8 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,696 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,986 (C$36) | C$85 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥550 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥705 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥572 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (C$1.38) | C$3.21 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥252 (C$3.01) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,940 (C$35) | C$19 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,061 (C$48) | C$43 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,654 (C$44) | C$27 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,163 (C$97) | C$84 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,320 (C$87) | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥679 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥513 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥13,296 (C$159) | C$141 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥39 (C$0.46) | C$2.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,767 (C$116) | C$34 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥415 (C$4.95) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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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$4,079
(¥342,046)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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