Should I move to Osaka?

Osaka, Japan has a cost of living 56.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.6). It is ranked #375 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 110.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 9,272,583 gross take home approximately JPY 566,627/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 56.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 43.6). Groceries are 47.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 71.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 86,336 per month. Local purchasing power index is 110.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 9,272,583 per year results in approximately JPY 566,627 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 · #375 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Osaka?

56.4% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-56.4%

vs NYC

JPY 86,336

Uppskattad hyra i

JPY 566,627

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Osaka?

Exempel: JPY 9,272,583 brutto/år i Japan → JPY 566,627/mån netto efter skatt (26.7% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Osaka

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

43.6 Affordable

Hyra

17.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

52.7 Affordable

Restauranger

28.8 Very affordable

Köpkraft

110.5 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Osaka

1 rum — Stadskärna JPY 86,336/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum JPY 64,752/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna JPY 150,276/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Japan

JPY 9,272,583 → JPY 566,627/Nettolön (26.7% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

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Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

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Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Osaka — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator →

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