Cost of Living in Osaka
Country: Japan · Currency: JPY
Overall
46.1
Rent
22.8
Groceries
56.4
Dining out
51.1
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $975 | 51 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $552 | 60 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,902 | 29 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,238 | 60 data points |
Average prices in Osaka
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $975 | 51 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $552 | 60 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,902 | 29 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,238 | 60 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.82 | 20 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.6 | 48 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.86 | 13 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.37 | 13 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.97 | 28 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.47 | 46 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.4 | 33 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.36 | 30 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | 20 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.71 | 20 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.67 | 57 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.7 | 21 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | 24 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.58 | 44 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.4 | 46 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.9 | 53 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.3 | 29 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $65.1 | 46 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2 | 55 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.17 | 11 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.49 | 37 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,541 | 50 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.7 | 33 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $76 | 13 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.41 | 16 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.8 | 17 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | 56 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.26 | 9 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.72 | 10 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | 18 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.1 | 47 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.6 | 34 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | 50 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.1 | 42 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $118 | 50 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | 38 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.99 | 59 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | 17 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.4 | 58 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $50.8 | 14 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.92 | 15 data points |
| Men's haircut | $17.7 | 29 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.4 | 10 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,473 | 49 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15