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

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Osaka?

68.2% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-68.2%

vs NYC

JPY 110,857

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

JPY 549,122

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Osaka?

Voorbeeld: JPY 8,962,265 bruto/jaar in Japan → JPY 549,122/maand netto na belasting (26.5% effectief tarief). Volledig Japan belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Osaka

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

31.8 Mid-priced

Huur

17.0 Very affordable

Boodschappen

52.7 Affordable

Restaurants

31.3 Very affordable

Koopkracht

145.5 Very strong

Huur in Osaka

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum JPY 110,857/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum JPY 80,360/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum JPY 272,248/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum JPY 121,760/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 28% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in Japan

JPY 8,962,265 → JPY 549,122/Nettoloon (26.5% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig Japan belastingrekenmachine →

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Japan

CoL index 42.1

Tokyo vs Osaka vergelijken →

🇨🇳 Shenzhen

China

CoL index 31.7

Shenzhen vs Osaka vergelijken →

🇹🇭 Phuket

Thailand

CoL index 32.0

Phuket vs Osaka vergelijken →

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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