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

Devo Mudar-me para Osaka?

68.2% mais barato que NYC, e o poder de compra é very strong.

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

-68.2%

vs NYC

JPY 110,857

1 quarto, centro da cidade

JPY 549,122

Salário líquido

Very strong

Poder de Compra

Índice de custo: Numbeo, combinado com Expatistan e LivingCost quando disponíveis (Nova Iorque = 100) · Dados: outubro 2026

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário: mudar para Osaka?

Exemplo: JPY 8,962,265 bruto/ano em Japan → JPY 549,122/mês líquido após impostos (26.5% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Japan →

Análise de custos: Osaka

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

31.8 Mid-priced

Renda

17.0 Very affordable

Supermercado

52.7 Affordable

Restaurantes

31.3 Very affordable

Poder de Compra

145.5 Very strong

Renda em Osaka

1 quarto, centro da cidade JPY 110,857/mo

1 quarto, fora do centro JPY 80,360/mo

3 quartos, centro da cidade JPY 272,248/mo

3 quartos, fora do centro JPY 121,760/mo

Poupança fora do centro 28% mais barato

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Salário líquido em Japan

JPY 8,962,265 → JPY 549,122/Salário líquido (26.5% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Japan →

A considerar alternativas?

Cidades no mesmo país ou região com um custo de vida comparável.

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Japan

CoL index 42.1

Comparar Tokyo vs Osaka →

🇨🇳 Shenzhen

China

CoL index 31.7

Comparar Shenzhen vs Osaka →

🇹🇭 Phuket

Thailand

CoL index 32.0

Comparar Phuket vs Osaka →

Pronto para ver os números?

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