Can you afford Osaka?
Tokyo’s infrastructure at roughly 65% of its housing cost, with a warmer climate and a smaller English-speaking bubble.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,072 | $2,202 | $870 | 82 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,509 | $2,202 | $2,307 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $6,250 | $3,262 | $2,987 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,916 | $5,925 | $1,991 | 78 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Osaka?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $57,000 gross a year in Osaka.
Can a family of four live in Osaka on $180,000?
1,991 USD a month left over — 25% of take-home pay. Housing takes 15% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Osaka?
2,307 USD a month left over — 51% of take-home pay. Housing takes 17% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".