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Niseko vs Osaka

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Niseko, Japan compared with Osaka, Japan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Country Japan Japan
Nomad score 0.0 / 10 7.0 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $2,466 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 9° / -1°C 19° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 55 Moderate 104 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Average high 12.3°C 21°C
Average low 3.5°C 12.7°C
Precipitation 132 mm / mo 144 mm / mo
Sunshine 228 h / mo 263 h / mo
Humidity 84% 74%
Rain days 16.7 / mo 10.4 / mo
Wind speed 13.3 km/h 20.8 km/h

JP Niseko · average high by month

JP Osaka · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
JP Niseko JP Osaka
US AQI 55 104
PM2.5 5.6 µg/m³ 30.2 µg/m³
PM10 10.7 µg/m³ 37.1 µg/m³
Ozone 74 µg/m³ 34 µg/m³
UV index 0.2 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.0 5.7
Local Payment Services 0.0 8.6
Startup Scene 0.0 6.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Air Conditioning 0.0 8.5
Green Spaces 0.0 5.6
Natural Disaster Risk 0.0 4.3
Noise Pollution 0.0 4.9
Seasonal Variety 0.0 7.6
Weather 0.0 6.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Mobile Network Coverage 0.0 9.3
Power Grid Reliability 0.0 9.4
Public WiFi Availability 0.0 7.3
VPN Reliability 0.0 8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Accommodation Cost 0.0 4.7
Cost of Living 0.0 5.5
Currency Stability 0.0 8.2
Entertainment Cost 0.0 5.9
Food & Groceries 0.0 6.0
Gym Membership Cost 0.0 5.4
Transportation Cost 0.0 6.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Culture 0.0 8.8
Indoors Fun 0.0 8.6
Language Learning Opportunities 0.0 6.9
Local Experiences & Tours 0.0 8.4
Nightlife 0.0 8.5
Outdoors & Nature 0.0 6.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.0 5.6
Nomad Friendly 0.0 7.0
Online Community Presence 0.0 5.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Cafes with WiFi 0.0 7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 8.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.0 6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.0 5.0
Internet Speed 0.0 9.0
Local SIM Card Availability 0.0 8.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Fitness Facilities 0.0 8.3
Food Scene 0.0 9.1
Healthy Food Options 0.0 7.4
Yoga Studios 0.0 6.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Healthcare 0.0 8.3
Healthcare Affordability 0.0 7.6
Healthcare Quality 0.0 8.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 5.9
Ease of Business Registration 0.0 4.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.0 3.2
Freedom of Speech 0.0 7.7
Political Stability 0.0 9.1
Tax Friendliness 0.0 4.1
Visa Ease 0.0 6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Air Quality 0.0 6.1
Cleanliness 0.0 8.6
Environmental Quality 0.0 6.9
Family Friendly 0.0 7.7
Language Barrier 0.0 4.0
Work-Life Balance 0.0 6.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Female Friendly 0.0 8.4
Racial Tolerance 0.0 6.7
Safety 0.0 9.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Airport Connectivity 0.0 9.3
Cycling 0.0 7.5
Intercity Travel Options 0.0 9.4
Public Transit 0.0 9.8
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 5.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 7.3
Walkability 0.0 8.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Coworking Quality 0.0 7.5
Freelance Ecosystem 0.0 5.7
Networking Opportunities 0.0 7.0
Remote Job Opportunities 0.0 6.0
Time Zone Favorability 0.0 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Jeans — $53 per pair
Summer Dress — $31 per dress
Running Shoes — $69 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Dining Out — $94 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Cinema Ticket — $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Coffee — $3.46 per cup
Beer — $3.77 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) — $6.92 per meal
Fast Food Combo — $5.35 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) — $41 per meal
Apples — $5.35 per kg
Bread — $1.38 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) — $0.88 per bottle
Milk — $1.64 per liter
Rice — $4.09 per kg
Chicken Fillets — $8.81 per kg
Beef — $24 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) — $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Groceries — $220 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Health Insurance — $50 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Doctor Visit (GP) — $38 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) — $6.92 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Apartment (1 bedroom) — $535 per month
Housing — $346 per month
Coworking Space — $138 per month
Airbnb (1 month) — $1,321 per month
Coliving Space — $491 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Internet & Mobile — $28 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Leisure Activities — $63 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Haircut — $28 per visit
Laundry — $7.55 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Mobile Plan — $24 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) — $33 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) — $28 one-time
Gym Membership — $60 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) — $19 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Taxi Start — $3.77 per trip
Transportation — $75 per month
Taxi per km — $2.64 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $79 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $15 per trip
Gasoline — $1.14 per liter
Scooter Rental — $22 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
JP Niseko JP Osaka
Utilities — $75 per month
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