Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia)
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Food | + 192% | |||
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Food in Osaka (Japan) is 192% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Osaka | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (182 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 283% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥705 (122 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (90 Kwacha) | 37 Kwacha | + 141% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (37 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (57 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (113 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 654% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥981 (170 Kwacha) | 147 Kwacha | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (103 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (80 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 437% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (53 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 318% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (331 Kwacha) | 97 Kwacha | + 240% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥233 (40 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 146% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (33 Kwacha) | 11 Kwacha | + 204% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Osaka | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (33,380 Kwacha) | 18,144 Kwacha | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥130,467 (22,644 Kwacha) | 15,000 Kwacha | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (2,599 Kwacha) | 2,868 Kwacha | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (17,095 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (9,535 Kwacha) | 5,531 Kwacha | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (1,465 Kwacha) | 1,322 Kwacha | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,032 (700 Kwacha) | 563 Kwacha | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥58,168 (10,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (2,098 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,142 (198 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (331 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,365 (1,799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,905 (1,719 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,697 (2,724 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,771,500 (481,035 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (27 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (1,963 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,258 (565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Osaka | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,389 (241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (331 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥668 (116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (111 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (108 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥308 (53 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (38 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (656 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Osaka | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (705 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,698 (642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (1,663 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (1,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (144 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (93 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (87 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,162 (10,268 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (10 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (1,501 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥521 (91 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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