Is Nishi Expensive?

Osaka, Japan

+5% vs Osaka avg

Living in Nishi, Osaka

Nishi is a moderately-priced area within Osaka, with a cost of living index of 65.9 — that is +5% compared to the Osaka average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥162,655/month, compared to a range of ¥105,339 in Nishinari to ¥188,990 in Kita (Umeda).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Nishi, housing takes up roughly 32% 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 ¥6,506,205 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Nishi

Salaries in Nishi reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 65.9:

After tax and deductions of 29.4% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥6,506,205 would be roughly ¥4,593,381/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

65.9
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
¥162,655
Est. 1BR Rent
#6
of 20 Areas
29.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Nishi

Estimated annual deductions on a ¥7,656,409 salary in Nishi, Osaka (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
Health + Pension + Employment
14.8%
Total Deductions: 29.4%
Est. Take-Home: ¥5,402,115/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Nishi would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $49,425
London GBP £42,534
Dubai AED AED 247,312

Other Neighborhoods in Osaka

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%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nishi expensive in Osaka?

Nishi is near the city average for Osaka. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Nishi compare to the Osaka average?

The cost of living in Nishi is above the Osaka average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Statistics Bureau of Japan · Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.