Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,012 ($9) | $17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥384 ($3.56) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 ($1.84) | $1.69 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥308 ($2.86) | $5.99 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥735 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,090 ($10) | $10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥704 ($7) | $4.88 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥431 ($4.00) | $2.46 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 ($2.23) | $3.30 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥983 ($9) | $16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥198 ($1.84) | $2.45 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥188 ($1.74) | $4.34 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 40% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥174,773 ($1,622) | $2,550 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥109,212 ($1,014) | $1,846 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,379 ($180) | $274 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 ($887) | $1,691 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,746 ($582) | $1,289 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 ($84) | $142 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 ($34) | $41 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥79,958 ($742) | $450 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,484 ($107) | $132 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,416 ($13) | $14 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,492 ($14) | $26 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,914 ($83) | $66 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,595 ($33) | $75 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,685 ($90) | $100 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 ($116) | $181 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 ($22,164) | $25,902 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 ($1.38) | $1.02 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,148 ($94) | $43 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,735 ($25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,222 ($11) | $12 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,059 ($19) | $28 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,979 ($55) | $115 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥517 ($4.79) | $9 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 ($7) | $5.06 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 ($5.38) | $5.65 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥176 ($1.63) | $5.11 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥245 ($2.27) | $1.99 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,771 ($26) | $25 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,548 ($33) | $57 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,622 ($34) | $25 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 ($75) | $202 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,551 ($70) | $97 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥745 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 ($5.25) | $5.90 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 ($4.88) | $6 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,098 ($539) | $429 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 ($0.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,723 ($90) | $51 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥428 ($3.97) | $10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 150 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,896 (¥635,314) in Osaka.
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