🏙️Japan
Osaka
Osaka offers authentic Japanese culture with great food and lower costs - complete guide to Japan's kitchen.
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Population
2.7 million
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Highlight
Culinary capital with warm, welcoming culture
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Country
Japan
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Weather
Avg Summer / Winter
25-30°C (77-86°F) / 5-10°C (41-50°F) in south, -5-5°C (23-41°F) in north
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Air Quality
40 (Good)
Japan's kitchen and commercial heart with friendly culture and amazing food scene
Quick stats
Cost Index
75/100
Rent (1BR center)
¥80,000–200,000/month
Median Salary
¥3,500,000–6,500,000 gross
Internet
200–400 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Subway, trains, buses
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
NambaUmedaTennojiShinsekaiSumiyoshiNippombashi
Key Sectors
ManufacturingFood IndustryTourismTechPharmaceuticalsTrading
✓ Advantages
- •Famous food culture and street food
- •More affordable than Tokyo
- •Friendly, outgoing local culture
- •Growing international business presence
- •Easy access to Kyoto and Nara
- •Strong manufacturing and tech sectors
! Considerations
- •Fewer international job opportunities
- •Less English spoken than Tokyo
- •Summer heat and humidity
- •Smaller expat community
Osaka FAQs
How does Osaka compare to Tokyo?
30% cheaper living costs, friendlier culture, amazing food, but fewer international opportunities and smaller expat community.
Good for food enthusiasts?
Absolutely - takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu capital of Japan with incredible street food culture and Michelin restaurants.
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