Osaka, Japan
+18% vs Osaka avgChuo (Namba) is the most expensive area in Osaka, with a cost of living index of 74.1 — that is +18% compared to the Osaka average. Only the top 2 of 20 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥182,793/month, compared to a range of ¥105,339 in Nishinari to ¥188,990 in Kita (Umeda).
For a typical resident of Chuo (Namba), housing takes up roughly 35% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ¥7,311,735 before tax.
Salaries in Chuo (Namba) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 74.1:
After tax and deductions of 30.4% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥7,311,735 would be roughly ¥5,088,968/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥8,609,103 salary in Chuo (Namba), Osaka (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Chuo (Namba) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $55,575 |
| London | GBP | £47,827 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 278,085 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kita (Umeda) | 76.6 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Shinsaibashi | 72.2 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Fukushima | 69.1 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Tennoji | 67.8 | 1.08x | +8% |
| Nishi | 65.9 | 1.05x | +5% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Chuo (Namba), Osaka to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Chuo (Namba) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Osaka. It costs about +18% more than the city average, ranking #2 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Chuo (Namba) is above the Osaka average. With a multiplier of 1.18x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +18% compared to the city baseline.