Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,012 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (€5.88) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥384 (€3.17) | €4.32 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (€1.64) | €1.42 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥308 (€2.55) | €4.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥735 (€6) | €1.94 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,090 (€9) | €5.62 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥704 (€5.81) | €1.75 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥431 (€3.56) | €1.56 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (€1.99) | €1.58 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥983 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥198 (€1.63) | €2.26 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥188 (€1.55) | €1.49 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥174,773 (€1,444) | €1,114 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥109,212 (€902) | €675 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,379 (€160) | €191 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (€790) | €638 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,746 (€518) | €484 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 (€75) | €100 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,710 (€31) | €24 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥79,958 (€661) | €438 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,484 (€95) | €122 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,416 (€12) | €4.73 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,493 (€12) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,914 (€74) | €94 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,595 (€30) | €34 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,685 (€80) | €89 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 (€104) | €127 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (€19,733) | €20,908 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (€1.23) | €1.52 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,148 (€84) | €33 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,735 (€23) | €20 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,222 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,059 (€17) | €8 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,979 (€49) | €99 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥517 (€4.27) | €5.09 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 (€5.90) | €3.61 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 (€4.79) | €3.88 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥176 (€1.45) | €1.61 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥245 (€2.02) | €2.34 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,771 (€23) | €19 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,548 (€29) | €41 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,622 (€30) | €16 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 (€67) | €94 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,551 (€62) | €57 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥745 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 (€4.68) | €1.41 | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (€4.35) | €4.40 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,941 (€495) | €444 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.43) | €0.18 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,723 (€80) | €50 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥428 (€3.54) | €5.26 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 129 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least €3,677 (¥445,082) in Osaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Verona.
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