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Osaka vs Split

Split runs about 20% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 448 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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Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
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Osaka monthly
$2,202
Index 35 (NYC = 100)
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-20%
Split relative to Osaka
Rent gap
$0
Split costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

OsakaSplit
  • Housing
    Housing: Osaka $750, Split $750. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Food
    Food: Osaka $734, Split $535. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: Osaka $218, Split $93. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Osaka $210, Split $163. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Osaka $16, Split $23. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Osaka $167, Split $116. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: Osaka $108, Split $74. Cheaper in Split.
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

MetricOsakaSplit
Cost
Total monthly cost2,202 USD1,754 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3527✓
Housing750 USD750 USD
Utilities210 USD163 USD✓
Food734 USD535 USD✓
Transport218 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle167 USD116 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,509 USD4,839 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%41.9%✓
Left over each month2,307 USD3,085 USD✓
Average local net salary2,200 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD750 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,700 USD1,350 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD3,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓86/100
Healthcare86/100✓68/100
Air quality68/10080/100✓
Public transport94/100✓50/100
Walkability86/100✓80/100
English proficiency26/10068/100✓
Nightlife86/100✓74/100
Family friendliness82/100✓80/100
Median broadband265 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C17°C
Summer high33°C30°C✓
Winter low3°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,050 h2,650 h✓
Annual rainfall1400 mm780 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access40 min5 min✓
CurrencyJPYEUR
Time zoneAsia/TokyoEurope/Zagreb

Split runs about 20% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 448 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Osaka or Split cheaper?

Split runs about 20% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 448 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Split compared with Osaka?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,509 a month in Osaka and $4,839 in Split, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Osaka or Split?

Osaka scores 92/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Split scores 86 and 68. Osaka averages 17°C against 17°C in Split.