Verdict: Montevideo is 29% cheaper — saving you $468/month ($5,616/year)
Montevideo ($1,130/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$550
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$380
$550
Cheap Meal
$8
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$20
$20
Transit Pass
$35
$60
Utilities
$80
$120
Internet
$25
$38
Groceries
$200
$270
CategoryMontevideoOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$550$900$-350
1BR Apartment (Outside)$380$550$-170
Cheap Meal$8$7+$1
Mid-Range Meal$20$20
Transit Pass$35$60$-25
Utilities$80$120$-40
Internet$25$38$-13
Groceries$200$270$-70
Total Estimated$1,130$1,598$468 (29%)

Safety Index

Montevideo: 55/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Montevideo: $1,100

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montevideo cheaper than Osaka?

Montevideo is approximately 29% cheaper.Montevideo costs around $1,130/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $468/month ($5,616/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Montevideo or Osaka?

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

Which city is safer — Montevideo or Osaka?

Osaka is safer, with a safety index of 88/100 vs 55/100.