- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Poland
- Osaka
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥983 (34 zł) | 29 zł | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥406 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥202 (7 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥313 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥743 (26 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 352% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,069 (37 zł) | 11 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥683 (24 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 716% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥527 (18 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 718% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥242 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥954 (33 zł) | 23 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥184 (6 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (6 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥161,724 (5,576 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥103,621 (3,573 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,031 (725 zł) | 519 zł | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,555 (3,467 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,554 (2,157 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,085 (348 zł) | 291 zł | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,516 (121 zł) | 44 zł | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (2,757 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,484 (396 zł) | 419 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (47 zł) | 21 zł | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,493 (51 zł) | 16 zł | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,558 (295 zł) | 264 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,604 (124 zł) | 121 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,103 (279 zł) | 287 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,353 (357 zł) | 303 zł | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (82,346 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (5.14 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,148 (350 zł) | 90 zł | + 289% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,399 (83 zł) | 27 zł | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,222 (42 zł) | 14 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,548 (122 zł) | 100 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥517 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥710 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥130 (4.47 zł) | 4.55 zł | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥259 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,721 (94 zł) | 30 zł | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 141% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,706 (128 zł) | 59 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,622 (125 zł) | 51 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 (280 zł) | 130 zł | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,618 (263 zł) | 103 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥735 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥536 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 191% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥62,294 (2,148 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (1.80 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 533% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,697 (334 zł) | 122 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥426 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 339 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 108% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 20,813 zł
(¥603,642)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 zł
in Łódź.
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