Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Osaka | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,014 (160 Kč) | 229 Kč | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥709 (112 Kč) | 187 Kč | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥424 (67 Kč) | 105 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥189 (30 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥300 (47 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (103 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,271 (201 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (94 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (73 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥243 (38 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (302 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (32 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (30 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 33% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Osaka | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (30,418 Kč) | 42,718 Kč | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,328 (20,455 Kč) | 30,310 Kč | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (2,368 Kč) | 6,479 Kč | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (15,578 Kč) | 23,714 Kč | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (8,689 Kč) | 17,708 Kč | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (1,335 Kč) | 4,212 Kč | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,824 (605 Kč) | 524 Kč | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥62,051 (9,814 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (1,912 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (156 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (302 Kč) | 309 Kč | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,052 (1,274 Kč) | 1,973 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (653 Kč) | 932 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,520 (1,506 Kč) | 2,127 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,221 (2,407 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,543,340 (402,264 Kč) | 708,716 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (23 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (1,789 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,225 (510 Kč) | 303 Kč | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,502 (238 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (302 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (674 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥608 (96 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (101 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (99 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥272 (43 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (35 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (598 Kč) | 574 Kč | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Osaka | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (643 Kč) | 769 Kč | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,584 (567 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (1,515 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (1,431 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (131 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (84 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (80 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥61,038 (9,654 Kč) | 18,173 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (9 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (1,367 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥466 (74 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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