Local prices in Osaka
Compare monthly average retail prices across 12 Japanese cities. These are government survey figures; actual shop prices vary by store, brand and date.
Eating out
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuka soba ramen (restaurant) | per bowl | ¥775 | ≈ US$4.9 | +25% |
| Beef bowl (restaurant) | per bowl | ¥489 | ≈ US$3.09 | 0% |
| Café coffee | per cup | ¥470 | ≈ US$2.97 | −26% |
| Hamburger (restaurant) | each | ¥268 | ≈ US$1.69 | −4% |
| Nigiri sushi (restaurant) | per serving | ¥1,457 | ≈ US$9.21 | −22% |
| Beer (restaurant) | per 500 mL bottle | ¥611 | ≈ US$3.86 | −7% |
Transport
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | per litre | ¥176 | ≈ US$1.11 | +2% |
| Kerosene | per 18 litres | ¥2,502 | ≈ US$15.82 | −4% |
| Taxi fare (4 km) | per trip | ¥1,900 | ≈ US$12.01 | +6% |
| Non-JR train fare (11 km) | per trip | ¥316 | ≈ US$2 | +22% |
| Local bus fare (7 km) | per trip | ¥250 | ≈ US$1.58 | +9% |
Everyday services
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day spa bath (super sento etc., not a regular public bath) | per person | ¥2,000 | ≈ US$12.65 | −42% |
| Men's haircut | per visit | ¥3,779 | ≈ US$23.89 | −12% |
| Karaoke room fee | per person | ¥1,489 | ≈ US$9.41 | +12% |
Groceries
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White bread | per 1 kg | ¥617 | ≈ US$3.9 | +9% |
| Milk | per 1,000 mL bottle | ¥282 | ≈ US$1.78 | +7% |
| Eggs | per pack of 10 | ¥325 | ≈ US$2.05 | +1% |
| Koshihikari rice | per 5 kg bag | ¥4,140 | ≈ US$26.18 | −4% |
| Bottled mineral water | per 2,000 mL bottle | ¥133 | ≈ US$0.84 | +5% |