Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Osaka (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Osaka | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (109 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥705 (73 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (53 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (22 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (34 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (67 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥981 (101 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (61 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (48 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (32 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (197 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥233 (24 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (20 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 14% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Osaka | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (19,885 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥130,467 (13,489 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (1,548 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (10,183 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (5,680 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (873 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,032 (417 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥58,168 (6,014 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (1,250 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,142 (118 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (197 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 78% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,365 (1,072 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (427 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,905 (1,024 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,697 (1,623 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 63% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,771,500 (286,555 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (16 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (1,169 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 147% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,261 (337 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 63% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Osaka | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,389 (144 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (197 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (441 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥668 (69 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (66 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (64 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥308 (32 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (23 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (391 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 368% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 44% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Osaka | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (420 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,698 (382 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (991 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (936 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (86 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (55 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (52 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,162 (6,117 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (5.92 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 315% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (894 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥521 (54 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 54 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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