Verdict: Lagos is 42% cheaper — saving you $668/month ($8,016/year)
Lagos ($930/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$600
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$300
$550
Cheap Meal
$3
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$10
$20
Transit Pass
$20
$60
Utilities
$70
$120
Internet
$30
$38
Groceries
$120
$270
CategoryLagosOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$600$900$-300
1BR Apartment (Outside)$300$550$-250
Cheap Meal$3$7$-4
Mid-Range Meal$10$20$-10
Transit Pass$20$60$-40
Utilities$70$120$-50
Internet$30$38$-8
Groceries$120$270$-150
Total Estimated$930$1,598$668 (42%)

Safety Index

Lagos: 30/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Lagos: $500

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagos cheaper than Osaka?

Lagos is approximately 42% cheaper.Lagos costs around $930/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $668/month ($8,016/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Lagos or Osaka?

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

Which city is safer — Lagos or Osaka?

Osaka is safer, with a safety index of 88/100 vs 30/100.