Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 10 different people.
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Osaka | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (132 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥705 (89 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (65 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (27 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (82 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥981 (124 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (75 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (58 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (38 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (240 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥233 (29 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Osaka | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (24,220 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥130,467 (16,431 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (1,886 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (12,404 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (6,919 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (1,063 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,032 (508 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥58,168 (7,326 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (1,522 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,142 (144 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (240 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,365 (1,305 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (520 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,905 (1,247 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,697 (1,977 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Osaka | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,771,500 (349,034 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (20 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (1,424 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,261 (411 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Osaka | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,389 (175 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (240 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (537 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥668 (84 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (80 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (79 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥308 (39 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (28 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (476 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Osaka | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (512 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,698 (466 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (1,207 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (1,140 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (104 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (67 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (63 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,162 (7,451 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (7 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (1,089 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 130% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥521 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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