Sapporo vs Osaka — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Country	Japan	Japan
Nomad score	6.7 / 10	7.0 / 10
Cost of living	$2,246 / mo	$2,466 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	14° / 6°C	25° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI)	33 Good	52 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Average high	12.8°C	21°C
Average low	4.2°C	12.7°C
Precipitation	107 mm / mo	144 mm / mo
Sunshine	243 h / mo	263 h / mo
Humidity	78%	74%
Rain days	13.2 / mo	10.4 / mo
Wind speed	21 km/h	20.8 km/h

JP Sapporo · average high by month

J -3 F -1 M 4 A 12 M 17 J 22 J 27 A 27 S 23 O 16 N 9 D 0

JP Osaka · average high by month

J 9 F 10 M 15 A 20 M 23 J 27 J 32 A 33 S 30 O 24 N 18 D 12

Air quality

Air quality
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
US AQI	33	52
PM2.5	7 µg/m³	7.7 µg/m³
PM10	10.2 µg/m³	10.2 µg/m³
Ozone	73 µg/m³	63 µg/m³
UV index	0.7	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	5.1	5.7
Local Payment Services	8.0	8.6
Startup Scene	5.1	6.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Air Conditioning	7.4	8.5
Green Spaces	8.0	5.6
Natural Disaster Risk	5.9	4.3
Noise Pollution	7.1	4.9
Seasonal Variety	8.7	7.6
Weather	6.4	6.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Mobile Network Coverage	9.0	9.3
Power Grid Reliability	9.3	9.4
Public WiFi Availability	7.0	7.3
VPN Reliability	8.8	8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Accommodation Cost	5.2	4.7
Cost of Living	5.2	5.5
Currency Stability	8.8	8.2
Entertainment Cost	5.3	5.9
Food & Groceries	5.9	6.0
Gym Membership Cost	5.2	5.4
Transportation Cost	6.0	6.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Culture	7.8	8.8
Indoors Fun	6.9	8.6
Language Learning Opportunities	5.4	6.9
Local Experiences & Tours	7.5	8.4
Nightlife	6.9	8.5
Outdoors & Nature	8.8	6.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Nomad Events & Meetups	3.8	5.6
Nomad Friendly	6.3	7.0
Online Community Presence	3.4	5.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Cafes with WiFi	7.3	7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability	7.0	8.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.5	6.3
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.8	5.0
Internet Speed	8.9	9.0
Local SIM Card Availability	8.4	8.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Fitness Facilities	7.4	8.3
Food Scene	8.2	9.1
Healthy Food Options	7.2	7.4
Yoga Studios	6.2	6.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Healthcare	7.9	8.3
Healthcare Affordability	7.1	7.6
Healthcare Quality	8.7	8.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	6.0	5.9
Ease of Business Registration	3.8	4.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.2	3.2
Freedom of Speech	8.2	7.7
Political Stability	9.2	9.1
Tax Friendliness	5.3	4.1
Visa Ease	6.0	6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Air Quality	8.1	6.1
Cleanliness	8.7	8.6
Environmental Quality	8.1	6.9
Family Friendly	8.1	7.7
Language Barrier	3.9	4.0
Work-Life Balance	7.1	6.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Female Friendly	8.9	8.4
Racial Tolerance	7.3	6.7
Safety	9.7	9.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Airport Connectivity	8.3	9.3
Cycling	5.8	7.5
Intercity Travel Options	7.8	9.4
Public Transit	8.7	9.8
Ride-sharing Services	4.9	5.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	5.5	7.3
Walkability	7.9	8.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Coworking Quality	6.7	7.5
Freelance Ecosystem	4.5	5.7
Networking Opportunities	4.6	7.0
Remote Job Opportunities	4.8	6.0
Time Zone Favorability	7.0	7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Jeans	$57 per pair	$53 per pair
Summer Dress	$35 per dress	$31 per dress
Running Shoes	$69 per pair	$69 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Dining Out	$94 per month	$94 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Cinema Ticket	$12 per ticket	$13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Coffee	$3.15 per cup	$3.46 per cup
Beer	$3.46 per pint	$3.77 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$6.29 per meal	$6.92 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$41 per meal	$41 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$5.35 per meal	$5.35 per meal
Apples	$5.03 per kg	$5.35 per kg
Bread	$1.38 per loaf	$1.38 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.88 per bottle	$0.88 per bottle
Milk	$1.51 per liter	$1.64 per liter
Rice	$3.77 per kg	$4.09 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$7.55 per kg	$8.81 per kg
Beef	$20 per kg	$24 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$11 per bottle	$14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Groceries	$220 per month	$220 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Health Insurance	$53 per month	$50 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

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

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Housing	$283 per month	$346 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$409 per month	$535 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,164 per month	$1,321 per month
Coworking Space	$113 per month	$138 per month
Coliving Space	$503 per month	$491 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Internet & Mobile	$41 per month	$28 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Leisure Activities	$63 per month	$63 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

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

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Mobile Plan	$24 per month	$24 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$33 per month	$33 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$31 one-time	$28 one-time
Gym Membership	$53 per month	$60 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$14 per hour	$19 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Transportation	$75 per month	$75 per month
Taxi Start	$4.21 per trip	$3.77 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.52 per km	$2.64 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$94 per month	$79 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$18 per trip	$15 per trip
Gasoline	$1.12 per liter	$1.14 per liter
Scooter Rental	$22 per month	$22 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	JP Sapporo	JP Osaka
Utilities	$94 per month	$75 per month