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Cities/Osaka

Osaka

Japan

Japan's boisterous kitchen, famous for takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and a friendlier, funnier vibe than Tokyo. A street-food paradise with easy access to Kyoto and Nara.

Population: 2.7M
Avg Income: $ 42K/yr
Avg. Temp: 17°C
Area: 225 km²
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34
Affordable

#143 of 250

32% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 278

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 580

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 81

per month

Restaurants

$ 186

per month

Transportation

$ 127

per month

Utilities

$ 170

per month

Entertainment

$ 100

per month

Healthcare

$ 13

per month

Clothing

$ 21

per month