Cost of Living Comparison Between Amagasaki and Osaka Cost of Living Comparison Between Amagasaki and Osaka

😐 Solo nomad: Amagasaki is 4.8% more expensive than Osaka without rent, and 7.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Amagasaki is 8.9% more expensive than Osaka without rent, and 3.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.14 Β₯1,025
$6.98 Β₯1,003
2.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.76 Β₯4,993
$35.3 Β₯5,071
-1.53%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.26 Β₯756
$4.89 Β₯703
7.57%
Cappuccino
$3.1 Β₯446
$3.19 Β₯458
-2.82%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.09 Β₯157
$1.13 Β₯163
-3.54%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.81 Β₯116
$0.71 Β₯103
14.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.58 Β₯370
$2.85 Β₯409
-9.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 Β₯457
$4.35 Β₯624
-26.90%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.59 Β₯228
$1.54 Β₯221
3.25%
White Bread (500g)
$1.52 Β₯218
$1.47 Β₯212
3.40%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.68 Β₯672
$4.67 Β₯670
0.21%
Eggs
$2.2 Β₯317
$2.36 Β₯339
-6.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.12 Β₯1,454
$10.71 Β₯1,538
-5.51%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.38 Β₯916
$6.51 Β₯935
-2.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.44 Β₯2,218
$19.2 Β₯2,758
-19.58%
Apples (1kg)
$5.5 Β₯790
$3.5 Β₯502
57.14%
Banana (1kg)
$2.57 Β₯369
$2.18 Β₯314
17.89%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.91 Β₯562
$2.61 Β₯375
49.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.8 Β₯833
$4.39 Β₯631
32.12%
Potato (1kg)
$3.07 Β₯441
$1.72 Β₯247
78.49%
Onion (1kg)
$2.56 Β₯367
$1.26 Β₯180
103.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.39 Β₯199
$1.32 Β₯189
5.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.85 Β₯121
$0.83 Β₯119
2.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.26 Β₯612
$3.84 Β₯552
10.94%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.4 Β₯920
$9.62 Β₯1,382
-33.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 Β₯274
$2.12 Β₯304
-9.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.23 Β₯320
$3.01 Β₯433
-25.91%
🚌 Getting Around
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.68 Β₯241
$1.67 Β₯240
0.60%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$55 Β₯7,899
$36.09 Β₯5,185
52.37%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.56 Β₯512
$4.48 Β₯644
-20.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.92 Β₯420
$3.26 Β₯468
-10.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$20.87 Β₯2,998
$23.13 Β₯3,323
-9.77%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯170
$1.19 Β₯171
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K Β₯3.3M
$23.1K Β₯3.3M
0.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.2K Β₯2.5M
$16.9K Β₯2.4M
1.96%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$143 Β₯20.6K
$133 Β₯19.1K
7.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.5 Β₯3,951
$26.58 Β₯3,818
3.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.4 Β₯4,799
$30.22 Β₯4,341
10.52%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.8 Β₯8,160
$57.4 Β₯8,246
-1.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.97 Β₯2,007
$20.49 Β₯2,944
-31.82%
Cinema Ticket
$12.27 Β₯1,763
$12.26 Β₯1,761
0.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$280 Β₯40.2K
$68.5 Β₯9,846
307.81%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.3K Β₯1.9M
$10.3K Β₯1.5M
28.82%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.76 Β₯6,286
$43.93 Β₯6,311
-0.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.8 Β₯4,282
$29.3 Β₯4,209
1.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$58.9 Β₯8,462
$67.6 Β₯9,705
-12.80%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$90.3 Β₯13K
$94.5 Β₯13.6K
-4.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$464 Β₯66.6K
$739 Β₯106.2K
-37.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$334 Β₯48K
$468 Β₯67.2K
-28.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$867 Β₯124.6K
$1,317 Β₯189.1K
-34.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$654 Β₯93.9K
$815 Β₯117K
-19.75%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,928 Β₯420.6K
$4,097 Β₯588.6K
-28.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,889 Β₯271.4K
$2,736 Β₯393.1K
-30.96%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Amagasaki
Osaka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,135 Β₯450.4K
$1,928 Β₯277K
62.62%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
1.78
1.81
-1.66%

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Last update for Amagasaki: October 26, 2025

Last update for Osaka: October 28, 2025

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