Cost of living in Osaka is 18% higher than in Kaohsiung (without rent).
Rent in Osaka is 50% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
Cost of living including rent in Osaka is 30% higher than in Kaohsiung.
Food in Osaka is very similar to Kaohsiung.
Transport in Osaka is 116% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
| Osaka | Kaohsiung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Osaka | Kaohsiung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.05 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.2 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.98 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.7 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.13 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 0.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.54 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.3 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.98 $ | 3.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.57 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.4 $ | 8.84 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.4 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.5 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 93.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.1 $ | 21.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 358 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 825 $ | 613 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 565 $ | 351 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,240 $ | 876 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,644 $ | 4,772 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,897 $ | 2,838 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,247 $ | 1,271 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.79 % | 2.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.9 $ | 34 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 8.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.6 $ | 82 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.9 $ | 81.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 70.2 $ | 348 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,653 $ | 12,438 $ |