Thinking about living in Tokyo or Osaka? Here's a detailed comparison of monthly expenses based on official Japanese government data.
The Verdict
Osaka is 20.2% cheaper
You save approximately ¥87,226 ($582 USD) per month by living in Osaka instead of Tokyo.
¥430,771
$2,872 / month
¥343,545
$2,290 / month
More Affordable| Category | Tokyo | Osaka | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👕Clothing | ¥9,285 | ¥7,110 | +¥2,175 |
| 📚Education | ¥5,111 | ¥5,245 | ¥-134 |
| 🎌Entertainment | ¥24,897 | ¥17,830 | +¥7,067 |
| 🍱Food & Groceries | ¥76,097 | ¥66,309 | +¥9,788 |
| 🏥Healthcare | ¥11,321 | ¥7,558 | +¥3,763 |
| 🏠Housing & Rent | ¥19,262 |
| ¥7,704 |
| +¥11,558 |
| 📦Other | ¥254,650 | ¥199,465 | +¥55,185 |
| 🚃Transportation | ¥19,729 | ¥21,668 | ¥-1,939 |
| 💡Utilities | ¥10,419 | ¥10,655 | ¥-236 |
| Total | ¥430,771 | ¥343,545 | +¥87,226 |