Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,069 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥694 (€5.41) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 (€3.04) | €4.33 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥191 (€1.49) | €1.37 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (€2.18) | €4.20 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥684 (€5.34) | €1.87 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,139 (€9) | €5.74 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥630 (€4.91) | €1.70 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥423 (€3.30) | €1.39 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (€1.88) | €1.38 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,135 (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥192 (€1.50) | €2.27 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥213 (€1.66) | €1.03 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥198,693 (€1,550) | €965 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥108,568 (€847) | €672 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,187 (€150) | €178 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (€746) | €630 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,317 (€486) | €483 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 (€70) | €100 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,065 (€32) | €24 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥75,749 (€591) | €431 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,987 (€94) | €122 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,379 (€11) | €4.99 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,771 (€14) | €9 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 23% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,367 (€65) | €94 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,617 (€28) | €35 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,765 (€76) | €91 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 (€98) | €130 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (€18,635) | €20,723 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (€1.18) | €1.45 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,988 (€78) | €34 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,285 (€26) | €20 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,265 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (€13) | €8 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,457 (€35) | €99 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥563 (€4.39) | €5.45 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 (€5.57) | €3.61 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (€4.81) | €3.88 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥233 (€1.82) | €1.61 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥232 (€1.81) | €2.34 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,825 (€22) | €19 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,647 (€28) | €39 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,658 (€29) | €16 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,716 (€60) | €94 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,190 (€64) | €58 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥744 (€5.80) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (€4.03) | €1.45 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (€4.14) | €4.61 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,512 (€464) | €447 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (€0.43) | €0.18 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,167 (€72) | €48 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥435 (€3.39) | €5.29 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 217 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,612 (¥462,891) in Osaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Verona.
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