Verdict: Nairobi is 45% cheaper — saving you $718/month ($8,616/year)
Nairobi ($880/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$500
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$280
$550
Cheap Meal
$4
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$15
$20
Transit Pass
$30
$60
Utilities
$50
$120
Internet
$30
$38
Groceries
$150
$270
CategoryNairobiOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$500$900$-400
1BR Apartment (Outside)$280$550$-270
Cheap Meal$4$7$-3
Mid-Range Meal$15$20$-5
Transit Pass$30$60$-30
Utilities$50$120$-70
Internet$30$38$-8
Groceries$150$270$-120
Total Estimated$880$1,598$718 (45%)

Safety Index

Nairobi: 35/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Nairobi: $700

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nairobi cheaper than Osaka?

Nairobi is approximately 45% cheaper.Nairobi costs around $880/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $718/month ($8,616/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Nairobi or Osaka?

Nairobi has cheaper rent.Nairobi charges $500/month for a city-center 1BR, while Osaka is $900/month.

Which city is safer — Nairobi or Osaka?

Osaka is safer, with a safety index of 88/100 vs 35/100.