Verdict: Cairo is 69% cheaper — saving you $1,108/month ($13,296/year)
Cairo ($490/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$300
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$150
$550
Cheap Meal
$2
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$8
$20
Transit Pass
$10
$60
Utilities
$30
$120
Internet
$10
$38
Groceries
$80
$270
CategoryCairoOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$300$900$-600
1BR Apartment (Outside)$150$550$-400
Cheap Meal$2$7$-5
Mid-Range Meal$8$20$-12
Transit Pass$10$60$-50
Utilities$30$120$-90
Internet$10$38$-28
Groceries$80$270$-190
Total Estimated$490$1,598$1,108 (69%)

Safety Index

Cairo: 45/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Cairo: $400

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo cheaper than Osaka?

Cairo is approximately 69% cheaper.Cairo costs around $490/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $1,108/month ($13,296/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Cairo or Osaka?

Cairo has cheaper rent.Cairo charges $300/month for a city-center 1BR, while Osaka is $900/month.

Which city is safer — Cairo or Osaka?

Osaka is safer, with a safety index of 88/100 vs 45/100.