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Osaka vs Hong Kong

Osaka runs about 56% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,233 USD a month.

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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Happy Valley Racecourse at night
Hong Kong
$3,435/month · Hong Kong SAR
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Osaka monthly
$2,202
Index 35 (NYC = 100)
Hong Kong monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+56%
Hong Kong relative to Osaka
Rent gap
$1,450
Hong Kong costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

OsakaHong Kong
  • Housing
    Housing: Osaka $750, Hong Kong $2,200. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Food
    Food: Osaka $734, Hong Kong $672. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Transport
    Transport: Osaka $218, Hong Kong $88. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Osaka $210, Hong Kong $171. Cheaper in Hong Kong.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Osaka $16, Hong Kong $32. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Osaka $167, Hong Kong $180. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Other
    Other: Osaka $108, Hong Kong $91. 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

MetricOsakaHong Kong
Cost
Total monthly cost2,202 USD✓3,435 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)35✓54
Housing750 USD✓2,200 USD
Utilities210 USD171 USD✓
Food734 USD672 USD✓
Transport218 USD88 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle167 USD✓180 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,509 USD7,155 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%14.1%✓
Left over each month2,307 USD3,720 USD✓
Average local net salary2,200 USD3,000 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓2,200 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,700 USD✓4,600 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD✓22,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓86/100
Healthcare86/100✓84/100
Air quality68/100✓52/100
Public transport94/10098/100✓
Walkability86/10092/100✓
English proficiency26/10072/100✓
Nightlife86/100✓84/100
Family friendliness82/100✓74/100
Median broadband265 Mbps290 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C✓24°C
Summer high33°C31°C✓
Winter low3°C15°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,050 h✓1,830 h
Annual rainfall1400 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access40 min25 min✓
CurrencyJPYHKD
Time zoneAsia/TokyoAsia/Hong_Kong

Osaka runs about 56% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,233 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Osaka or Hong Kong cheaper?

Osaka runs about 56% cheaper than Hong Kong for this household, a difference of 1,233 USD a month.

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

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

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

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