Verdict: Krakow is 28% cheaper — saving you $455/month ($5,460/year)
Krakow ($1,143/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$600
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$400
$550
Cheap Meal
$6
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$14
$20
Transit Pass
$28
$60
Utilities
$140
$120
Internet
$15
$38
Groceries
$180
$270
CategoryKrakowOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$600$900$-300
1BR Apartment (Outside)$400$550$-150
Cheap Meal$6$7$-1
Mid-Range Meal$14$20$-6
Transit Pass$28$60$-32
Utilities$140$120+$20
Internet$15$38$-23
Groceries$180$270$-90
Total Estimated$1,143$1,598$455 (28%)

Safety Index

Krakow: 82/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Krakow: $1,700

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krakow cheaper than Osaka?

Krakow is approximately 28% cheaper.Krakow costs around $1,143/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $455/month ($5,460/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Krakow or Osaka?

Krakow has cheaper rent.Krakow charges $600/month for a city-center 1BR, while Osaka is $900/month.

Which city is safer — Krakow or Osaka?

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