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Cheaper overall| Expense | Ōsaka | Fukuoka | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.14 | $9.92 | Fukuoka |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $44.54 | $39.67 | Fukuoka |
| Cappuccino | $3.34 | $2.98 | Fukuoka |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $252 | $225 | Fukuoka |
| Monthly public transport pass | $40.83 | $36.37 | Fukuoka |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $108 | $95.87 | Fukuoka |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $31.18 | $27.77 | Fukuoka |
| Fitness club membership | $31.18 | $27.77 | Fukuoka |
| Cinema ticket | $8.17 | $7.27 | Fukuoka |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $658 | $569 | Fukuoka |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $457 | $396 | Fukuoka |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,372 | $1,187 | Fukuoka |
| Total single-person budget | $1,200 | $1,057 | Fukuoka |
| Average net salary | $3,200 | $2,850 |
Fukuoka is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ōsaka runs about $1,200 versus $1,057 in Fukuoka — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Ōsaka leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ōsaka · Full cost of living in Fukuoka