Osaka, Japan
+5% vs Osaka avgNishi 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).
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.
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.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥7,656,409 salary in Nishi, Osaka (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
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 |
| 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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Nishi is near the city average for Osaka. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
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.