Should I move to Osaka?

Osaka, Japan has a cost of living 57.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 42.9). It is ranked #357 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 125.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 9,258,286 gross take home approximately JPY 562,522/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 57.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 42.9). Groceries are 50.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 71.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 83,256 per month. Local purchasing power index is 125.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 9,258,286 per year results in approximately JPY 562,522 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 27.1%). Use our Japan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇯🇵 Japan · #357 of 538 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Osaka?

57.1% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-57.1%

vs NYC

JPY 83,256

Geschatte huur in

JPY 562,522

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Osaka?

Voorbeeld: JPY 9,258,286 bruto/jaar in Japan → JPY 562,522/maand netto na belasting (27.1% effectief tarief). Volledig Japan belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Osaka

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

42.9 Affordable

Huur

17.5 Very affordable

Boodschappen

49.7 Affordable

Restaurants

28.9 Very affordable

Koopkracht

125.8 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Osaka

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum JPY 83,256/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum JPY 62,442/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum JPY 144,862/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Japan

JPY 9,258,286 → JPY 562,522/Nettoloon (27.1% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Osaka — in seconden.

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