Cost of living in Osaka, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Osaka

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥515,571
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥246,577
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Osaka
Current as of Sep 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥927
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥702
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥495
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥209
12 eggs, large ¥324
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥691
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥1,049
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥664
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥412
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥287
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,907
2 liters of coca-cola ¥220
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥205
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥192,540
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥126,443
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥15,640
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥101,696
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥57,702
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥7,105
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,068
40” flat screen tv ¥58,532
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥10,044
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥1,118
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥1,636
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥9,645
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥4,181
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥9,616
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥16,611
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,427,160
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥158
Monthly ticket public transport ¥17,120
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥3,149
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,295
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,895
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥4,242
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥605
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥663
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥641
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥289
Tube of toothpaste ¥220
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥3,457
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥4,565
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,638
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥12,298
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥9,473
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥864
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥525
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥504
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥60,943
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥58
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥9,352
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥507
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 49 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: September 08, 2024

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