Should I move to Osaka?

Osaka, Japan has a cost of living 68.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.8). It is ranked #361 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 145.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 8,962,265 gross take home approximately JPY 549,122/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Osaka?

The cost of living in Osaka is 68.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.8). Groceries are 47.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 68.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 110,857 per month. Local purchasing power index is 145.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 8,962,265 per year results in approximately JPY 549,122 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 26.5%). Use our Japan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇯🇵 Japan · #361 of 577 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Osaka?

68.2% più economico di NYC, e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-68.2%

vs NYC

JPY 110,857

1 camera, centro città

JPY 549,122

Stipendio netto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice dei costi: Numbeo, combinato con Expatistan e LivingCost dove disponibili (New York = 100) · Dati: ottobre 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio: trasferirsi a Osaka?

Esempio: JPY 8,962,265 lordo/anno in Japan → JPY 549,122/mese netto dopo le tasse (26.5% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Japan →

Dettaglio costi: Osaka

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

31.8 Mid-priced

Affitto

17.0 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

52.7 Affordable

Ristoranti

31.3 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

145.5 Very strong

Affitto a Osaka

1 camera, centro città JPY 110,857/mo

1 camera, fuori dal centro JPY 80,360/mo

3 camere, centro città JPY 272,248/mo

3 camere, fuori dal centro JPY 121,760/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro 28% più economico

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Stipendio netto in Japan

JPY 8,962,265 → JPY 549,122/Stipendio netto (26.5% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Japan →

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