Osaka, Japan
-32% vs Osaka avgNishinari is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Osaka, with a cost of living index of 42.7 — that is -32% compared to the Osaka average. Ranked #20 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥105,339/month, compared to a range of ¥105,339 in Nishinari to ¥188,990 in Kita (Umeda).
For a typical resident of Nishinari, housing takes up roughly 20% 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 ¥4,213,542 before tax.
Salaries in Nishinari reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 42.7:
After tax and deductions of 26.1% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥4,213,542 would be roughly ¥3,113,808/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥4,960,981 salary in Nishinari, Osaka (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Nishinari would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $32,025 |
| London | GBP | £27,560 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 160,246 |
| 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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Nishinari is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Osaka. It costs about -32% less than the city average, ranking #20 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Nishinari is well below the Osaka average. With a multiplier of 0.68x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -32% compared to the city baseline.