Osaka, Japan
-18% vs Osaka avgIbaraki is a relatively affordable area in Osaka, with a cost of living index of 51.5 — that is -18% compared to the Osaka average. At #15 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥127,026/month, compared to a range of ¥105,339 in Nishinari to ¥188,990 in Kita (Umeda).
For a typical resident of Ibaraki, housing takes up roughly 25% 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 ¥5,081,036 before tax.
Salaries in Ibaraki reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 51.5:
After tax and deductions of 27.6% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥5,081,036 would be roughly ¥3,678,670/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥5,983,385 salary in Ibaraki, Osaka (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Ibaraki would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $38,625 |
| London | GBP | £33,240 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 193,271 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kita (Umeda) | 76.6 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Chuo (Namba) | 74.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Shinsaibashi | 72.2 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Fukushima | 69.1 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Tennoji | 67.8 | 1.08x | +8% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Ibaraki, Osaka to maintain your lifestyle.
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Ibaraki is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Osaka. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #15 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Ibaraki is below the Osaka average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.