Osaka, Japan
-22% vs Osaka avgIkuno is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Osaka, with a cost of living index of 49.0 — that is -22% compared to the Osaka average. Ranked #17 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥120,830/month, compared to a range of ¥105,339 in Nishinari to ¥188,990 in Kita (Umeda).
For a typical resident of Ikuno, housing takes up roughly 23% 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 ¥4,833,181 before tax.
Salaries in Ikuno reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 49.0:
After tax and deductions of 27.2% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥4,833,181 would be roughly ¥3,518,556/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥5,692,929 salary in Ikuno, Osaka (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Ikuno would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $36,750 |
| London | GBP | £31,627 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 183,889 |
| 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 Ikuno, Osaka to maintain your lifestyle.
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Ikuno is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Osaka. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #17 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Ikuno is well below the Osaka average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.