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Osaka vs Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 16% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 347 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
Loggieloggie · CC0
A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0
Osaka monthly
$2,202
Index 35 (NYC = 100)
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-16%
Tallinn relative to Osaka
Rent gap
$50
Tallinn costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

OsakaTallinn
  • Housing
    Housing: Osaka $750, Tallinn $800. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Food
    Food: Osaka $734, Tallinn $546. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Transport
    Transport: Osaka $218, Tallinn $104. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Osaka $210, Tallinn $166. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Osaka $16, Tallinn $23. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Osaka $167, Tallinn $138. Cheaper in Tallinn.
  • Other
    Other: Osaka $108, Tallinn $78. Cheaper in Tallinn.
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

MetricOsakaTallinn
Cost
Total monthly cost2,202 USD1,855 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3529✓
Housing750 USD✓800 USD
Utilities210 USD166 USD✓
Food734 USD546 USD✓
Transport218 USD104 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle167 USD138 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,509 USD6,528 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%21.7%✓
Left over each month2,307 USD4,673 USD✓
Average local net salary2,200 USD✓1,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓800 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,700 USD1,450 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD3,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓84/100
Healthcare86/100✓76/100
Air quality68/10088/100✓
Public transport94/100✓80/100
Walkability86/100✓84/100
English proficiency26/10080/100✓
Nightlife86/100✓70/100
Family friendliness82/10084/100✓
Median broadband265 Mbps✓190 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C7°C✓
Summer high33°C22°C✓
Winter low3°C✓-6°C
Sunshine hours per year2,050 h✓1,780 h
Annual rainfall1400 mm680 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access40 min20 min✓
CurrencyJPYEUR
Time zoneAsia/TokyoEurope/Tallinn

Tallinn runs about 16% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 347 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Osaka or Tallinn cheaper?

Tallinn runs about 16% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 347 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Tallinn compared with Osaka?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,509 a month in Osaka and $6,528 in Tallinn, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Osaka or Tallinn?

Osaka scores 92/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Tallinn scores 84 and 76. Osaka averages 17°C against 7°C in Tallinn.