Cost of Living Comparison Between Morioka and Osaka Cost of Living Comparison Between Morioka and Osaka

😐 Solo nomad: Morioka is 13.8% more expensive than Osaka without rent, and 6.9% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Morioka is 3% more expensive than Osaka without rent, and 2.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.08 Β₯1,017
$6.98 Β₯1,003
1.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.21 Β₯4,915
$35.3 Β₯5,071
-3.09%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.26 Β₯755
$4.89 Β₯703
7.57%
Cappuccino
$3.03 Β₯435
$3.19 Β₯458
-5.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Β₯157
$1.13 Β₯163
-2.65%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.71 Β₯103
7.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.54 Β₯364
$2.85 Β₯409
-10.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.1 Β₯446
$4.35 Β₯624
-28.74%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.52 Β₯219
$1.54 Β₯221
-1.30%
White Bread (500g)
$1.52 Β₯218
$1.47 Β₯212
3.40%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 Β₯676
$4.67 Β₯670
0.86%
Eggs
$2.31 Β₯331
$2.36 Β₯339
-2.12%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.19 Β₯1,464
$10.71 Β₯1,538
-4.86%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.47 Β₯929
$6.51 Β₯935
-0.61%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.42 Β₯2,215
$19.2 Β₯2,758
-19.69%
Apples (1kg)
$5.35 Β₯768
$3.5 Β₯502
52.86%
Banana (1kg)
$2.64 Β₯380
$2.18 Β₯314
21.10%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.08 Β₯586
$2.61 Β₯375
56.32%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.78 Β₯830
$4.39 Β₯631
31.66%
Potato (1kg)
$3.01 Β₯432
$1.72 Β₯247
75.00%
Onion (1kg)
$2.65 Β₯381
$1.26 Β₯180
110.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.39 Β₯200
$1.32 Β₯189
5.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.89 Β₯128
$0.83 Β₯119
7.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.07 Β₯585
$3.84 Β₯552
5.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.77 Β₯973
$9.62 Β₯1,382
-29.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.89 Β₯272
$2.12 Β₯304
-10.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.18 Β₯313
$3.01 Β₯433
-27.57%
🚌 Getting Around
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.6 Β₯229
$1.67 Β₯240
-4.19%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.4 Β₯7,812
$36.09 Β₯5,185
50.68%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.42 Β₯492
$4.48 Β₯644
-23.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.95 Β₯424
$3.26 Β₯468
-9.51%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$20.53 Β₯2,950
$23.13 Β₯3,323
-11.24%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 Β₯178
$1.19 Β₯171
4.20%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.5K Β₯3.4M
$23.1K Β₯3.3M
1.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.3K Β₯2.5M
$16.9K Β₯2.4M
2.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$143 Β₯20.5K
$133 Β₯19.1K
7.54%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.05 Β₯3,886
$26.58 Β₯3,818
1.77%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.59 Β₯4,825
$30.22 Β₯4,341
11.15%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55.5 Β₯7,968
$57.4 Β₯8,246
-3.38%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.01 Β₯2,012
$20.49 Β₯2,944
-31.63%
Cinema Ticket
$12.45 Β₯1,788
$12.26 Β₯1,761
1.55%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$287 Β₯41.2K
$68.5 Β₯9,846
318.66%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.3K Β₯1.9M
$10.3K Β₯1.5M
28.64%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.63 Β₯6,268
$43.93 Β₯6,311
-0.68%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.98 Β₯4,163
$29.3 Β₯4,209
-1.09%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.9 Β₯8,605
$67.6 Β₯9,705
-11.34%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.8 Β₯13.2K
$94.5 Β₯13.6K
-2.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$473 Β₯67.9K
$739 Β₯106.2K
-36.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$326 Β₯46.8K
$468 Β₯67.2K
-30.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$882 Β₯126.7K
$1,317 Β₯189.1K
-33.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 Β₯93.6K
$815 Β₯117K
-19.99%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,756 Β₯395.9K
$4,097 Β₯588.6K
-32.74%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,812 Β₯260.3K
$2,736 Β₯393.1K
-33.77%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Morioka
Osaka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,632 Β₯234.4K
$1,928 Β₯277K
-15.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
1.78
1.81
-1.66%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Morioka: October 28, 2025

Last update for Osaka: October 28, 2025

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