Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,069 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥694 (€5.54) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 (€3.11) | €5.42 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥191 (€1.53) | €1.03 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (€2.23) | €3.86 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥684 (€5.46) | €2.79 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,139 (€9) | €4.87 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥630 (€5.03) | €2.29 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥423 (€3.37) | €1.65 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (€1.93) | €1.56 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,135 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥192 (€1.53) | €2.04 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥213 (€1.70) | €1.34 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥198,693 (€1,587) | €795 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥108,568 (€867) | €612 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,187 (€153) | €138 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (€763) | €557 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,317 (€498) | €431 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 (€72) | €123 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,065 (€32) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥75,749 (€605) | €440 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,987 (€96) | €109 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,379 (€11) | €10 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,771 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,367 (€67) | €81 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,617 (€29) | €41 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,765 (€78) | €94 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 (€100) | €97 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (€19,075) | €23,679 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (€1.21) | €1.43 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,988 (€80) | €36 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,285 (€26) | €18 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,265 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (€14) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,457 (€36) | €27 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥563 (€4.49) | €5.06 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 (€5.71) | €3.12 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (€4.93) | €3.14 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥233 (€1.86) | €1.93 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥232 (€1.86) | €2.33 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,825 (€23) | €16 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,647 (€29) | €33 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,658 (€29) | €16 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,716 (€62) | €73 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,190 (€65) | €63 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥744 (€5.94) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (€4.13) | €2.42 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (€4.23) | €2.71 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,098 (€464) | €466 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (€0.44) | €0.20 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,167 (€73) | €33 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥435 (€3.47) | €6 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 241 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €2,827 (¥353,991) in Osaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,300 in Liege.
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