Verdict: Osaka is 32% cheaper — saving you $752/month ($9,024/year)
Auckland ($2,350/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1300
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$900
$550
Cheap Meal
$14
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$30
$20
Transit Pass
$130
$60
Utilities
$130
$120
Internet
$50
$38
Groceries
$320
$270
CategoryAucklandOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1300$900+$400
1BR Apartment (Outside)$900$550+$350
Cheap Meal$14$7+$7
Mid-Range Meal$30$20+$10
Transit Pass$130$60+$70
Utilities$130$120+$10
Internet$50$38+$12
Groceries$320$270+$50
Total Estimated$2,350$1,598$752 (32%)

Safety Index

Auckland: 82/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Auckland: $3,200

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auckland cheaper than Osaka?

Osaka is approximately 32% cheaper.Auckland costs around $2,350/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $752/month ($9,024/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Auckland or Osaka?

Osaka has cheaper rent.Auckland charges $1300/month for a city-center 1BR, while Osaka is $900/month.

Which city is safer — Auckland or Osaka?

Osaka is safer, with a safety index of 88/100 vs 82/100.