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Hong Kong vs Osaka

Osaka runs about 36% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,233 USD a month.

Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
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A view of the skyline of Osaka from Abeno Harukas on 5 May 2026. Focal length of this picture is 23 mm.
Osaka
$2,202/month · Japan
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Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Osaka monthly
$2,202
Index 35 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-36%
Osaka relative to Hong Kong
Rent gap
$1,450
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Hong KongOsaka
  • Housing
    Housing: Hong Kong $2,200, Osaka $750. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Food
    Food: Hong Kong $672, Osaka $734. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Transport
    Transport: Hong Kong $88, Osaka $218. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Hong Kong $171, Osaka $210. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Hong Kong $32, Osaka $16. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Hong Kong $180, Osaka $167. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Other
    Other: Hong Kong $91, Osaka $108. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricHong KongOsaka
Cost
Total monthly cost3,435 USD2,202 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5435✓
Housing2,200 USD750 USD✓
Utilities171 USD✓210 USD
Food672 USD✓734 USD
Transport88 USD✓218 USD
Healthcare32 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle180 USD167 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr7,155 USD✓4,509 USD
Effective tax + social rate14.1%✓45.9%
Left over each month3,720 USD✓2,307 USD
Average local net salary3,000 USD✓2,200 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,200 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre4,600 USD1,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre22,000 USD7,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/10092/100✓
Healthcare84/10086/100✓
Air quality52/10068/100✓
Public transport98/100✓94/100
Walkability92/100✓86/100
English proficiency72/100✓26/100
Nightlife84/10086/100✓
Family friendliness74/10082/100✓
Median broadband290 Mbps✓265 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature24°C17°C✓
Summer high31°C✓33°C
Winter low15°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,830 h2,050 h✓
Annual rainfall2400 mm1400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min✓40 min
CurrencyHKDJPY
Time zoneAsia/Hong_KongAsia/Tokyo

Osaka runs about 36% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,233 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Hong Kong or Osaka cheaper?

Osaka runs about 36% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,233 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Osaka compared with Hong Kong?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $7,155 a month in Hong Kong and $4,509 in Osaka, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Hong Kong or Osaka?

Hong Kong scores 86/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Osaka scores 92 and 86. Hong Kong averages 24°C against 17°C in Osaka.