Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 26% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Osaka | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,045 (AU$12) | AU$22 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥709 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥424 (AU$4.74) | AU$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (AU$2.29) | AU$1.42 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥289 (AU$3.23) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,271 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (AU$7) | AU$4.37 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (AU$5.16) | AU$3.68 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥243 (AU$2.72) | AU$5.71 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,702 (AU$19) | AU$24 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥209 (AU$2.33) | AU$3.12 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥229 (AU$2.56) | AU$2.76 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Osaka | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥185,316 (AU$2,072) | AU$2,762 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥122,155 (AU$1,366) | AU$1,963 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,607 (AU$186) | AU$175 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (AU$1,101) | AU$2,084 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥58,824 (AU$658) | AU$1,429 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,745 (AU$98) | AU$193 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,346 (AU$49) | AU$60 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥68,766 (AU$769) | AU$552 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,880 (AU$133) | AU$225 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,328 (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (AU$21) | AU$33 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 35% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Osaka | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,052 (AU$90) | AU$122 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (AU$46) | AU$88 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,207 (AU$114) | AU$163 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,221 (AU$170) | AU$153 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Osaka | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,543,340 (AU$28,436) | AU$31,488 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.86 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,449 (AU$117) | AU$153 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,238 (AU$36) | AU$23 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Osaka | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,502 (AU$17) | AU$11 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (AU$21) | AU$10 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,283 (AU$48) | AU$83 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥608 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (AU$7) | AU$4.96 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥272 (AU$3.04) | AU$3.49 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.07 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,681 (AU$41) | AU$35 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Osaka | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (AU$45) | AU$68 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,617 (AU$40) | AU$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (AU$107) | AU$348 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (AU$101) | AU$119 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (AU$5.97) | AU$4.85 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (AU$5.63) | AU$10 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥61,038 (AU$682) | AU$668 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (AU$0.64) | AU$0.19 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (AU$97) | AU$90 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥466 (AU$5.21) | AU$42 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 611 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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