Cost of Living Comparison Between Nishinomiya and Osaka Cost of Living Comparison Between Nishinomiya and Osaka

😐 Solo nomad: Nishinomiya is 25.4% more expensive than Osaka without rent, and 5.8% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Nishinomiya is 24.6% more expensive than Osaka without rent, and 1.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.79 Β₯975
$6.98 Β₯1,003
-2.72%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35 Β₯5,028
$35.3 Β₯5,071
-0.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.9 Β₯704
$4.89 Β₯703
0.20%
Cappuccino
$3.09 Β₯444
$3.19 Β₯458
-3.13%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.08 Β₯155
$1.13 Β₯163
-4.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 Β₯103
$0.71 Β₯103
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.69 Β₯386
$2.85 Β₯409
-5.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.08 Β₯443
$4.35 Β₯624
-29.20%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.59 Β₯229
$1.54 Β₯221
3.25%
White Bread (500g)
$1.8 Β₯259
$1.47 Β₯212
22.45%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.83 Β₯694
$4.67 Β₯670
3.43%
Eggs
$2.42 Β₯348
$2.36 Β₯339
2.54%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.52 Β₯1,512
$10.71 Β₯1,538
-1.77%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.85 Β₯1,128
$6.51 Β₯935
20.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$32.12 Β₯4,614
$19.2 Β₯2,758
67.29%
Apples (1kg)
$5.49 Β₯789
$3.5 Β₯502
56.86%
Banana (1kg)
$2.09 Β₯300
$2.18 Β₯314
-4.13%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.41 Β₯489
$2.61 Β₯375
30.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.98 Β₯1,003
$4.39 Β₯631
59.00%
Potato (1kg)
$1.78 Β₯255
$1.72 Β₯247
3.49%
Onion (1kg)
$2.57 Β₯370
$1.26 Β₯180
103.97%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.31 Β₯189
$1.32 Β₯189
-0.76%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.88 Β₯126
$0.83 Β₯119
6.02%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.4 Β₯488
$3.84 Β₯552
-11.46%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.64 Β₯1,384
$9.62 Β₯1,382
0.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.73 Β₯392
$2.12 Β₯304
28.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.27 Β₯326
$3.01 Β₯433
-24.58%
🚌 Getting Around
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.29 Β₯185
$1.67 Β₯240
-22.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$55.4 Β₯7,963
$36.09 Β₯5,185
53.59%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.4 Β₯488
$4.48 Β₯644
-24.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.97 Β₯427
$3.26 Β₯468
-8.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$17.23 Β₯2,476
$23.13 Β₯3,323
-25.51%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.19 Β₯171
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.8K Β₯3.3M
$23.1K Β₯3.3M
-1.28%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.8K Β₯2.4M
$16.9K Β₯2.4M
-0.45%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$131 Β₯18.9K
$133 Β₯19.1K
-1.11%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.61 Β₯3,966
$26.58 Β₯3,818
3.88%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.79 Β₯4,279
$30.22 Β₯4,341
-1.42%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$51.4 Β₯7,387
$57.4 Β₯8,246
-10.42%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.84 Β₯1,988
$20.49 Β₯2,944
-32.45%
Cinema Ticket
$12.27 Β₯1,763
$12.26 Β₯1,761
0.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$69.8 Β₯10K
$68.5 Β₯9,846
1.79%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.4K Β₯1.5M
$10.3K Β₯1.5M
1.10%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.99 Β₯6,320
$43.93 Β₯6,311
0.14%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.31 Β₯4,211
$29.3 Β₯4,209
0.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$57.4 Β₯8,242
$67.6 Β₯9,705
-15.08%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.3 Β₯13.1K
$94.5 Β₯13.6K
-3.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$475 Β₯68.3K
$739 Β₯106.2K
-35.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$326 Β₯46.8K
$468 Β₯67.2K
-30.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$852 Β₯122.4K
$1,317 Β₯189.1K
-35.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$648 Β₯93.1K
$815 Β₯117K
-20.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,412 Β₯346.4K
$4,097 Β₯588.6K
-41.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,760 Β₯252.8K
$2,736 Β₯393.1K
-35.69%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Nishinomiya
Osaka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,131 Β₯306.1K
$1,928 Β₯277K
10.51%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
1.78
1.81
-1.66%

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Last update for Nishinomiya: October 28, 2025

Last update for Osaka: October 28, 2025

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