- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Poland
- Osaka
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 123% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥975 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥674 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥325 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥743 (25 zł) | 6 zł | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥996 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥646 (21 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 629% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥516 (17 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 814% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥209 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥972 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥192 (6 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥167 (5.56 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥164,211 (5,462 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥116,304 (3,868 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,869 (694 zł) | 463 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥99,253 (3,301 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,508 (2,079 zł) | 844 zł | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,146 (337 zł) | 248 zł | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (110 zł) | 47 zł | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (2,660 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (397 zł) | 434 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (45 zł) | 18 zł | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,330 (44 zł) | 20 zł | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,375 (279 zł) | 275 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,344 (111 zł) | 113 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,927 (230 zł) | 297 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,101 (236 zł) | 276 zł | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 131% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,343,800 (77,958 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (4.87 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (332 zł) | 75 zł | + 343% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,395 (80 zł) | 27 zł | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,145 (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,696 (56 zł) | 25 zł | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,150 (105 zł) | 100 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥550 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥705 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥572 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (3.86 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥252 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,940 (98 zł) | 27 zł | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 126% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,061 (135 zł) | 65 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,654 (122 zł) | 44 zł | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,163 (272 zł) | 114 zł | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,320 (243 zł) | 90 zł | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥679 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥513 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 179% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥13,441 (447 zł) | 680 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥39 (1.29 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,767 (325 zł) | 108 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥415 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 277 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,058 zł
(¥422,654)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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