- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Poland
- Osaka
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥983 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥676 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥423 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥331 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥715 (23 zł) | 6 zł | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,019 (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥647 (20 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 594% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥508 (16 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 758% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥196 (6 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥975 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥190 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥164 (5.20 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥161,724 (5,121 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥112,931 (3,576 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,222 (609 zł) | 463 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,555 (3,184 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,554 (1,981 zł) | 844 zł | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,085 (319 zł) | 248 zł | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (105 zł) | 47 zł | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (2,532 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (378 zł) | 434 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (43 zł) | 18 zł | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,418 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 122% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,630 (273 zł) | 275 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,528 (112 zł) | 113 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,214 (228 zł) | 297 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,636 (273 zł) | 276 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,343,800 (74,220 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (4.66 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (316 zł) | 75 zł | + 321% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,387 (76 zł) | 27 zł | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,145 (36 zł) | 15 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,696 (54 zł) | 25 zł | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,150 (100 zł) | 100 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥550 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥705 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥572 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥114 (3.61 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥252 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,940 (93 zł) | 27 zł | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 130% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,861 (122 zł) | 65 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,659 (116 zł) | 44 zł | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,163 (258 zł) | 114 zł | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,320 (232 zł) | 90 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥726 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥518 (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥517 (16 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 173% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ¥65,000 (2,058 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥49 (1.56 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 439% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,767 (309 zł) | 108 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥424 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 298 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,094 zł
(¥445,084)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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