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

Devo Mudar-me para Osaka?

56.1% mais barato que NYC — e o poder de compra é strong.

Use a calculadora com o seu salário para obter uma resposta personalizada.

-56.1%

vs NYC

JPY 81,604

Renda estimada em

JPY 567,598

Salário líquido

Strong

Poder de Compra

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

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário — mudar para Osaka?

Exemplo: JPY 9,290,288 bruto/ano em Japan → JPY 567,598/mês líquido após impostos (26.7% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Japan → →

Os números

Análise de custos — Osaka

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

43.9 Affordable

Renda

17.1 Very affordable

Supermercado

54.0 Affordable

Restaurantes

28.9 Very affordable

Poder de Compra

119.9 Strong

Renda estimada em Osaka

1 quarto — Centro da cidade JPY 81,604/mo

1 quarto — Fora do centro JPY 61,203/mo

3 quartos — Centro da cidade JPY 141,969/mo

Poupança fora do centro ~25% mais barato

Estimado a partir do índice de rendas. Os preços reais podem variar.

Realidade fiscal

Salário líquido em Japan

JPY 9,290,288 → JPY 567,598/Salário líquido (26.7% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Japan →

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