Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,069 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥694 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 (AU$4.75) | AU$5.27 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥191 (AU$2.33) | AU$1.48 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (AU$3.40) | AU$5.06 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥684 (AU$8) | AU$4.83 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,139 (AU$14) | AU$6 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥630 (AU$8) | AU$4.57 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥423 (AU$5.14) | AU$3.19 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (AU$2.94) | AU$5.70 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,135 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥192 (AU$2.34) | AU$2.80 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥213 (AU$2.59) | AU$2.67 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥198,693 (AU$2,419) | AU$2,894 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥108,568 (AU$1,322) | AU$2,147 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,187 (AU$234) | AU$238 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (AU$1,164) | AU$1,809 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,317 (AU$759) | AU$1,422 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 (AU$110) | AU$159 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,065 (AU$49) | AU$46 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥75,749 (AU$922) | AU$354 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,987 (AU$146) | AU$212 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,379 (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,771 (AU$22) | AU$28 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,367 (AU$102) | AU$101 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,617 (AU$44) | AU$59 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,765 (AU$119) | AU$129 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 (AU$153) | AU$131 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (AU$29,077) | AU$27,303 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (AU$1.84) | AU$1.38 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,988 (AU$122) | AU$160 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,285 (AU$40) | AU$21 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,265 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (AU$21) | AU$24 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,457 (AU$54) | AU$72 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥563 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 (AU$9) | AU$4.31 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (AU$8) | AU$5.32 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥233 (AU$2.83) | AU$2.55 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥232 (AU$2.83) | AU$3.01 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,825 (AU$34) | AU$36 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,647 (AU$44) | AU$51 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,658 (AU$45) | AU$39 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,716 (AU$94) | AU$226 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,190 (AU$100) | AU$78 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥744 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (AU$6) | AU$4.40 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,512 (AU$725) | AU$634 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (AU$0.68) | AU$0.25 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,167 (AU$112) | AU$72 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥435 (AU$5.29) | AU$33 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,125 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$8,039 (¥660,301) in Osaka.
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