Osaka, Japan
+15% vs Osaka avgShinsaibashi is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Osaka, with a cost of living index of 72.2 — that is +15% compared to the Osaka average. It ranks #3 out of 20 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥178,146/month, compared to a range of ¥105,339 in Nishinari to ¥188,990 in Kita (Umeda).
For a typical resident of Shinsaibashi, housing takes up roughly 34% 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 ¥7,125,843 before tax.
Salaries in Shinsaibashi reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 72.2:
After tax and deductions of 30.2% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥7,125,843 would be roughly ¥4,973,839/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥8,388,357 salary in Shinsaibashi, Osaka (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Shinsaibashi would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $54,150 |
| London | GBP | £46,601 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 270,955 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kita (Umeda) | 76.6 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Chuo (Namba) | 74.1 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Fukushima | 69.1 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Tennoji | 67.8 | 1.08x | +8% |
| Nishi | 65.9 | 1.05x | +5% |
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Yes, Shinsaibashi is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Osaka. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #3 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Shinsaibashi is above the Osaka average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.