- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Poland
- Osaka
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥971 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥670 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥467 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥208 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥317 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥754 (25 zł) | 6 zł | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥944 (31 zł) | 19 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥655 (22 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 640% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥516 (17 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 816% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥221 (7 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 162% | |
| 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 (5.57 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 120% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥164,211 (5,473 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥116,304 (3,877 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,869 (696 zł) | 463 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥99,253 (3,308 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,508 (2,083 zł) | 844 zł | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,146 (338 zł) | 248 zł | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (111 zł) | 47 zł | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (2,665 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (398 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 | + 120% | |
| 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 | + 2% | |
| 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 (231 zł) | 297 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,101 (237 zł) | 276 zł | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 132% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,343,800 (78,122 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (4.88 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (333 zł) | 75 zł | + 344% | |
| 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 (57 zł) | 25 zł | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,986 (100 zł) | 100 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥550 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥705 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥572 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (3.86 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥252 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,940 (98 zł) | 27 zł | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 137% 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 | + 177% | |
| 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 (244 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 | + 180% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥13,296 (443 zł) | 680 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥39 (1.29 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,767 (326 zł) | 108 zł | + 201% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥415 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 267 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,640 zł
(¥499,246)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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