Should I move to Osaka?

Osaka, Japan has a cost of living 56.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.9). It is ranked #385 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 119.9 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 9,290,288 gross take home approximately JPY 567,598/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 56.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.9). Groceries are 46.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 71.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 81,604 per month. Local purchasing power index is 119.9 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 9,290,288 per year results in approximately JPY 567,598 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 26.7%). Use our Japan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇯🇵 Japan · #385 of 558 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Osaka?

56.1% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è strong.

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

-56.1%

vs NYC

JPY 81,604

Affitto stimato a

JPY 567,598

Stipendio netto

Strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Osaka?

Esempio: JPY 9,290,288 lordo/anno in Japan → JPY 567,598/mese netto dopo le tasse (26.7% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Japan → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Osaka

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

43.9 Affordable

Affitto

17.1 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

54.0 Affordable

Ristoranti

28.9 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

119.9 Strong

Affitto stimato a Osaka

1 camera — Centro città JPY 81,604/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro JPY 61,203/mo

3 camere — Centro città JPY 141,969/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Japan

JPY 9,290,288 → JPY 567,598/Stipendio netto (26.7% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Japan →

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