Verdict: Osaka is 19% cheaper — saving you $382/month ($4,584/year)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
Osaka ($1,598/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1200
$900
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$750
$550
Cheap Meal
$8
$7
Mid-Range Meal
$25
$20
Transit Pass
$70
$60
Utilities
$130
$120
Internet
$40
$38
Groceries
$300
$270
CategoryTokyoOsakaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1200$900+$300
1BR Apartment (Outside)$750$550+$200
Cheap Meal$8$7+$1
Mid-Range Meal$25$20+$5
Transit Pass$70$60+$10
Utilities$130$120+$10
Internet$40$38+$2
Groceries$300$270+$30
Total Estimated$1,980$1,598$382 (19%)

Safety Index

Tokyo: 91/100

Osaka: 88/100

Average Monthly Salary

Tokyo: $3,200

Osaka: $2,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tokyo cheaper than Osaka?

Osaka is approximately 19% cheaper.Tokyo costs around $1,980/month vs Osaka at $1,598/month. That is a saving of $382/month ($4,584/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Tokyo or Osaka?

Osaka has cheaper rent.Tokyo charges $1200/month for a city-center 1BR, while Osaka is $900/month.

Which city is safer — Tokyo or Osaka?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 88/100.