Verdict: Kuala Lumpur is 44% cheaper — saving you $708/month ($8,496/year)
Kuala Lumpur ($890/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$550
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$320
$550
Cheap Meal
$3
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$10
$20
Transit Pass
$25
$60
Utilities
$60
$120
Internet
$25
$38
Groceries
$140
$270
CategoryKuala LumpurOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$550$900$-350
1BR Apartment (Outside)$320$550$-230
Cheap Meal$3$7$-4
Mid-Range Meal$10$20$-10
Transit Pass$25$60$-35
Utilities$60$120$-60
Internet$25$38$-13
Groceries$140$270$-130
Total Estimated$890$1,598$708 (44%)

Safety Index

Kuala Lumpur: 60/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Kuala Lumpur: $1,100

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kuala Lumpur cheaper than Osaka?

Kuala Lumpur is approximately 44% cheaper.Kuala Lumpur costs around $890/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $708/month ($8,496/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Kuala Lumpur or Osaka?

Kuala Lumpur has cheaper rent.Kuala Lumpur charges $550/month for a city-center 1BR, while Osaka is $900/month.

Which city is safer — Kuala Lumpur or Osaka?

Osaka is safer, with a safety index of 88/100 vs 60/100.