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

Borde jag flytta till Osaka?

57.1% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-57.1%

vs NYC

JPY 83,256

Uppskattad hyra i

JPY 562,522

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Osaka?

Exempel: JPY 9,258,286 brutto/år i Japan → JPY 562,522/mån netto efter skatt (27.1% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Osaka

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

42.9 Affordable

Hyra

17.5 Very affordable

Livsmedel

49.7 Affordable

Restauranger

28.9 Very affordable

Köpkraft

125.8 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Osaka

1 rum — Stadskärna JPY 83,256/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum JPY 62,442/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna JPY 144,862/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Japan

JPY 9,258,286 → JPY 562,522/Nettolön (27.1% 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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