City, Japan
Cost of living in Osaka
How much a month costs in Osaka
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,520–2,220 (¥240,000–350,000).
Prices in Osaka
Typical 2026 ranges in JPY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JPY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ¥70,000–130,000 | $444–824 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ¥50,000–85,000 | $317–539 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ¥2,500–4,000 | $16–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ¥9,000–20,000 | $57–127 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ¥700–1,100 | $4.4–7.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ¥1,800–3,500 | $11–22 |
| Cappuccino | ¥450–700 | $2.9–4.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ¥500–800 | $3.2–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ¥180–380 | $1.1–2.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ¥1,800–2,600 | $11.4–16.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ¥1,500–3,000 | $9.5–19.0 |
| Gym membership (month) | ¥6,000–12,000 | $38–76 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ¥3,000–5,000 | $19–32 |
Value for money: 63/100
A value score of 63/100 means Osaka gives more quality of life per dollar than 62% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 23rd most affordable of 36 places we cover in Japan.
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Cost of living across Japan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kawaguchiko | $1,010–1,650 | 84/100 |
| Takayama | $1,080–1,710 | 86/100 |
| Nikko | $1,080–1,710 | 82/100 |
| Beppu | $1,140–1,650 | 82/100 |
| Hakone | $1,140–1,770 | 78/100 |
| Furano | $1,140–1,770 | 81/100 |
| Nagasaki | $1,200–1,770 | 78/100 |
| Hakodate | $1,200–1,770 | 80/100 |
| Otaru | $1,200–1,770 | 79/100 |
| Matsumoto | $1,200–1,770 | 79/100 |
| Hiroshima | $1,270–1,900 | 76/100 |
| Nara | $1,270–1,900 | 75/100 |
| Sendai | $1,270–1,900 | 77/100 |
| Kobe | $1,330–1,900 | 74/100 |
| Miyakojima | $1,330–1,960 | 76/100 |
| Ishigaki | $1,390–2,030 | 74/100 |
| Sapporo | $1,390–2,090 | 70/100 |
| Okinawa | $1,390–2,090 | 75/100 |
| Fukuoka | $1,390–2,090 | 69/100 |
| Kanazawa | $1,390–2,090 | 68/100 |
| Nagoya | $1,390–2,090 | 66/100 |
| Osaka | $1,520–2,220 | 63/100 |
| Kamakura | $1,580–2,220 | 62/100 |
| Kyoto | $1,580–2,410 | 58/100 |
| Yokohama | $1,650–2,410 | 58/100 |
| Shirakawa-go | $1,770–2,660 | 50/100 |
| Koyasan | $1,770–2,660 | 48/100 |
| Tokyo | $1,900–2,850 | 44/100 |
| Niseko | $1,900–3,170 | 44/100 |
| Hakuba | $2,220–3,490 | 33/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Osaka
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Takayama | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
| Nikko | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Hualien | Taiwan | $1,130–1,730 |
| Hakone | Japan | $1,140–1,770 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Osaka?
About $887–1,200 on a lean budget, $1,520–2,220 for a comfortable month and $3,170–5,390 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Osaka?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ¥70,000–130,000 ($444–824) a month in the center and ¥50,000–85,000 ($317–539) outside it.
How much does food cost in Osaka?
A local meal is ¥700–1,100 ($4.4–7.0); a mid-range restaurant is ¥1,800–3,500 ($11–22) per person.
Is Japan expensive?
Prices in Japan are about 65% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Osaka Metro
- Kansai Airport
- Osaka Info (Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.