Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$650.00
$1,500.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Osaka |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM or pocket WiFi rental |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Daily estimate for snacks and occasional groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$70.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for metro and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for 2-3 meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for attractions and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$150.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Tourists usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average of visa renewals and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$1,460.00
$3,420.00
$168.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$750.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Price for a pint at a mid-range bar or restaurant.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Typical meal at a casual local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.00
Standard combo meal at international fast food chains.
per meal