Verdict: Lisbon is 1% cheaper — saving you $23/month ($276/year)
Lisbon ($1,575/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$900
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$600
$550
Cheap Meal
$9
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$20
$20
Transit Pass
$45
$60
Utilities
$110
$120
Internet
$30
$38
Groceries
$220
$270
CategoryLisbonOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$900$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)$600$550+$50
Cheap Meal$9$7+$2
Mid-Range Meal$20$20
Transit Pass$45$60$-15
Utilities$110$120$-10
Internet$30$38$-8
Groceries$220$270$-50
Total Estimated$1,575$1,598$23 (1%)

Safety Index

Lisbon: 82/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Lisbon: $1,600

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon cheaper than Osaka?

Lisbon is approximately 1% cheaper.Lisbon costs around $1,575/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $23/month ($276/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Lisbon or Osaka?

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

Which city is safer — Lisbon or Osaka?

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