Osaka vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Osaka (Japan) · Overall index 46.1 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 17% more expensive than Osaka.
- Rent in Tokyo is 36% more expensive than in Osaka.
- Transport in Tokyo is 18% more expensive than in Osaka.
| Item | Osaka | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +36% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $975 | $1,307 | +34% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $552 | $782 | +42% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,902 | $2,737 | +44% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,238 | $1,558 | +26% |
| Groceries | +13% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.82 | $0.87 | +6% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.6 | $2.62 | +1% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.86 | $3.43 | +20% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.37 | $3.26 | -3% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.97 | $9.15 | -8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.47 | $9.77 | +31% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.4 | $14.2 | +15% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.36 | $3.74 | +11% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.62 | +18% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.71 | $3 | +11% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.67 | $4.44 | +21% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.7 | $2.3 | +35% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | $2.06 | +23% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.58 | $1.69 | +7% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.4 | $1.8 | +29% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.9 | $11.4 | +5% |
| Transport | +18% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.3 | $1.65 | +27% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $65.1 | $75.4 | +16% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2 | $2.32 | +16% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.17 | $1.23 | +5% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.49 | $0.58 | +18% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,541 | $18,186 | +25% |
| Dining out | +15% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.7 | $13.8 | +9% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $76 | $70.3 | -8% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.41 | $7.88 | +23% |
| Cappuccino | $2.8 | $3.87 | +38% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $1.65 | +20% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.26 | $4.95 | +16% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.72 | $5.82 | +23% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $1.35 | +3% |
| Telecom | +9% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.1 | $41.5 | -10% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.6 | $52.1 | +7% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.26 | +13% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.1 | $12.7 | +26% |
| Utilities & household | +13% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $118 | $126 | +7% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.15 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.99 | $3.07 | +3% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | $1.05 | +28% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.4 | $16.3 | +22% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $50.8 | $62.2 | +22% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.92 | $9.79 | -1% |
| Men's haircut | $17.7 | $23.3 | +32% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.4 | $18.8 | +8% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,473 | $1,434 | -3% |
3,039 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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