Osaka ranks 3rd of 4 priced cities in Japan on cost — $995 a month in essentials, 13% above Fukuoka, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,883 covers that 1.9×. 85.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 18.6 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 6°C, Aug 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $517 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $689 |
| Groceries | $150 |
| Dining out | $139 |
| Utilities | $157 |
| Local transport | $32 |
| Essentials / mo | $995 |
| Avg net salary | $1,883 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $776 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,744 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Osaka, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.16 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $30.78 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.31 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.91 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.46 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.69 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.40 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.70 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.40 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.29 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $5.54 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.05 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.36 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.57 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.27 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.91 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.92 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.49 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.12 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.89 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $31.70 |
| Taxi start | $3.85 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.85 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.06 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $127.13 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $29.79 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $23.60 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $54.89 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.70 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Osaka has 85.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 3rd-highest of 4 Japan cities we track. Japan's national figure is 104.2, so Osaka runs 19 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4°C | 3.2°C | 70% | 51% | 58 mm |
| Feb | 7.2°C | 4°C | 67% | 54% | 58 mm |
| Mar | 11.1°C | 8.6°C | 65% | 56% | 110 mm |
| Apr | 16.1°C | 14.9°C | 65% | 61% | 150 mm |
| May | 20.8°C | 21.2°C | 66% | 65% | 151 mm |
| Jun | 24.2°C | 26.5°C | 72% | 75% | 209 mm |
| Jul | 28.4°C | 33.4°C | 76% | 72% | 254 mm |
| Aug | 30°C | 35°C | 71% | 58% | 162 mm |
| Sep | 26.2°C | 29.4°C | 73% | 66% | 182 mm |
| Oct | 19.8°C | 20.2°C | 72% | 54% | 153 mm |
| Nov | 14.2°C | 13°C | 72% | 49% | 74 mm |
| Dec | 8.7°C | 5.9°C | 70% | 48% | 54 mm |
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