All 20 neighborhoods in Osaka ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kita (Umeda) | $1,220/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 2 | Chuo (Namba) | $1,180/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 3 | Shinsaibashi | $1,150/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 4 | Fukushima | $1,100/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 5 | Tennoji | $1,080/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 6 | Nishi | $1,050/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 7 | Shinmachi | $1,020/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 8 | Abeno | $1,020/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 9 | Miyakojima | $920/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 10 | Toyonaka | $900/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 11 | Sumiyoshi | $880/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 12 | Minoh | $850/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 13 | Yodogawa | $850/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 14 | Higashiyodogawa | $820/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 15 | Ibaraki | $820/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 16 | Tsurumi | $800/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 17 | Ikuno | $780/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 18 | Joto | $780/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 19 | Sakai | $750/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 20 | Nishinari | $680/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,000/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The most expensive neighborhood in Osaka is Kita (Umeda), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,220/month — 22% above the city average.
Kita (Umeda) is approximately 22% more expensive than the Osaka average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,220/mo vs $1,000/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Osaka, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.