Thinking about living in Osaka or Kyoto? Here's a detailed comparison of monthly expenses based on official Japanese government data.
The Verdict
Kyoto is 0.8% cheaper
You save approximately ¥2,786 ($19 USD) per month by living in Kyoto instead of Osaka.
¥343,545
$2,290 / month
¥340,759
$2,272 / month
More Affordable| Category | Osaka | Kyoto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👕Clothing | ¥7,110 | ¥7,109 | +¥1 |
| 📚Education | ¥5,245 | ¥3,607 | +¥1,637 |
| 🎌Entertainment | ¥17,830 | ¥22,595 | ¥-4,765 |
| 🍱Food & Groceries | ¥66,309 | ¥70,485 | ¥-4,176 |
| 🏥Healthcare | ¥7,558 | ¥9,651 | ¥-2,093 |
| 🏠Housing & Rent | ¥7,704 |
| ¥3,203 |
| +¥4,502 |
| 📦Other | ¥199,465 | ¥198,470 | +¥996 |
| 🚃Transportation | ¥21,668 | ¥14,840 | +¥6,828 |
| 💡Utilities | ¥10,655 | ¥10,799 | ¥-144 |
| Total | ¥343,545 | ¥340,759 | +¥2,786 |