Verdict: Accra is 50% cheaper — saving you $798/month ($9,576/year)
Accra ($800/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$450
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$250
$550
Cheap Meal
$3
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$12
$20
Transit Pass
$25
$60
Utilities
$60
$120
Internet
$35
$38
Groceries
$140
$270
CategoryAccraOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$450$900$-450
1BR Apartment (Outside)$250$550$-300
Cheap Meal$3$7$-4
Mid-Range Meal$12$20$-8
Transit Pass$25$60$-35
Utilities$60$120$-60
Internet$35$38$-3
Groceries$140$270$-130
Total Estimated$800$1,598$798 (50%)

Safety Index

Accra: 55/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Accra: $500

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Accra cheaper than Osaka?

Accra is approximately 50% cheaper.Accra costs around $800/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $798/month ($9,576/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Accra or Osaka?

Accra has cheaper rent.Accra charges $450/month for a city-center 1BR, while Osaka is $900/month.

Which city is safer — Accra or Osaka?

Osaka is safer, with a safety index of 88/100 vs 55/100.