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Split vs Osaka

Split runs about 25% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 435 USD a month.

Croatia
Split
$1,767/month · Croatia
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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
Loggieloggie · CC0
Split monthly
$1,767
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Osaka monthly
$2,202
Index 35 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+25%
Osaka relative to Split
Rent gap
$0
Osaka costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitOsaka
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, Osaka $750. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, Osaka $734. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, Osaka $218. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $175, Osaka $210. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, Osaka $16. Cheaper in Osaka.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, Osaka $167. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: Split $75, Osaka $108. 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

MetricSplitOsaka
Cost
Total monthly cost1,767 USD✓2,202 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)28✓35
Housing750 USD750 USD
Utilities175 USD✓210 USD
Food535 USD✓734 USD
Transport93 USD✓218 USD
Healthcare23 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD✓167 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD✓4,509 USD
Effective tax + social rate41.9%✓45.9%
Left over each month3,072 USD✓2,307 USD
Average local net salary1,150 USD2,200 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD750 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓1,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD✓7,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/10092/100✓
Healthcare68/10086/100✓
Air quality80/100✓68/100
Public transport50/10094/100✓
Walkability80/10086/100✓
English proficiency68/100✓26/100
Nightlife74/10086/100✓
Family friendliness80/10082/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps265 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C17°C
Summer high30°C✓33°C
Winter low5°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓2,050 h
Annual rainfall780 mm✓1400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access5 min✓40 min
CurrencyEURJPY
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebAsia/Tokyo

Split runs about 25% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 435 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or Osaka cheaper?

Split runs about 25% cheaper than Osaka for this household, a difference of 435 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Osaka compared with Split?

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

Which has better quality of life, Split or Osaka?

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