- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Poland
- Osaka
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 136% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥983 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥703 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥406 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (7 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥307 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥743 (25 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,069 (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥683 (23 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 704% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥527 (17 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 592% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥242 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥975 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥190 (6 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥172 (5.68 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 112% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥161,724 (5,333 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥103,621 (3,417 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,222 (634 zł) | 519 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,555 (3,316 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,554 (2,063 zł) | 844 zł | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,085 (333 zł) | 275 zł | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (109 zł) | 47 zł | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (2,637 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (393 zł) | 419 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (45 zł) | 20 zł | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,418 (47 zł) | 16 zł | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,558 (282 zł) | 275 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,453 (114 zł) | 113 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,382 (276 zł) | 277 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,353 (341 zł) | 303 zł | + 13% | |
| 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 | ¥2,343,800 (77,284 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥148 (4.89 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (329 zł) | 75 zł | + 339% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,399 (79 zł) | 26 zł | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,222 (40 zł) | 14 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,261 (108 zł) | 100 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥517 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥710 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥120 (3.97 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥269 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,757 (91 zł) | 28 zł | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 135% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,628 (120 zł) | 63 zł | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,710 (122 zł) | 44 zł | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 (268 zł) | 115 zł | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,944 (262 zł) | 90 zł | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥735 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥536 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (17 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 189% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥62,294 (2,054 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (1.72 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 495% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,697 (320 zł) | 108 zł | + 196% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥426 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 315 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 114% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,496 zł
(¥409,287)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,300 zł
in Łódź.
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