Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,116 (HK$80) | HK$78 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥675 (HK$48) | HK$38 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥402 (HK$29) | HK$46 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (HK$14) | HK$24 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (HK$20) | HK$30 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥751 (HK$54) | HK$24 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,274 (HK$91) | HK$94 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥636 (HK$45) | HK$27 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥458 (HK$33) | HK$18 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥247 (HK$18) | HK$18 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,236 (HK$88) | HK$228 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (HK$14) | HK$16 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥229 (HK$16) | HK$19 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 58% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥203,203 (HK$14,512) | HK$42,886 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,133 (HK$7,937) | HK$30,303 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,048 (HK$1,289) | HK$1,785 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (HK$6,826) | HK$22,986 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥60,654 (HK$4,332) | HK$15,433 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,763 (HK$626) | HK$1,098 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,224 (HK$302) | HK$144 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,297 (HK$5,020) | HK$5,101 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,361 (HK$811) | HK$1,193 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,389 (HK$99) | HK$70 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,854 (HK$132) | HK$93 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,397 (HK$600) | HK$745 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,686 (HK$263) | HK$309 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,921 (HK$708) | HK$724 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,998 (HK$1,071) | HK$1,276 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,447,280 (HK$174,776) | HK$232,888 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,667 (HK$690) | HK$609 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,090 (HK$221) | HK$70 | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,223 (HK$87) | HK$56 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,688 (HK$121) | HK$128 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,125 (HK$366) | HK$450 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥547 (HK$39) | HK$66 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥701 (HK$50) | HK$44 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥662 (HK$47) | HK$52 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥281 (HK$20) | HK$18 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥246 (HK$18) | HK$22 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,097 (HK$221) | HK$283 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,673 (HK$262) | HK$360 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,661 (HK$261) | HK$199 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,068 (HK$648) | HK$1,018 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,646 (HK$617) | HK$900 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥803 (HK$57) | HK$103 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥528 (HK$38) | HK$46 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥534 (HK$38) | HK$68 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥62,463 (HK$4,461) | HK$3,559 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥61 (HK$4.35) | HK$1.23 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,975 (HK$641) | HK$876 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥444 (HK$32) | HK$62 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$142,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$102,726 (¥1,438,413) in Osaka.
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