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Osaka
Osaka, Japan — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 64.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 64.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 40.0 |
| Population | 2,691,000 |
About Osaka
Osaka has a composite price-level index of 64.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 40.0, making it a moderately priced city. It is home to roughly 2.7 million people and uses the JPY. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Osaka so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Osaka stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Osaka?
Osaka has a composite price-level index of 64.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 40.0.
What currency is used in Osaka?
Osaka uses the JPY.
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Last updated 2026-06-01