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Osaka, Japan
Japan

Osaka

designated city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan

11°C · this month$3,100/mo2,751,86220 m20 missions from 20 countries
Photo: 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Osaka

Monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Prices vs USA: 69%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 158.33 JPY
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 0.2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
86%
of people online
Air quality
11.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Japanese
Emergency
119 · 118 · 110
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+81

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 14, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-10°0°10°20°30°19°Jan20°Feb20°Mar27°Apr29°May32°Jun34°Jul34°Aug33°Sep29°Oct24°Nov22°Dec
Best months:JuneJulyAugust

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%

Embassies & consulates in Osaka

20 missions from 20 countries

Where to eat in Osaka

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Osaka · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Osaka?

The travel guide to Osaka lists Ajinoya, Melbourne Coffee, Kani Dōraku, Jo-Terrace, and Endo Sushi.

Is Osaka safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Japan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.2 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Osaka?

Roughly $3,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Japan price levels (69% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Osaka in November?

In November Osaka averages a high of 24°C, a low of -1°C and about 93 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Osaka?

20 diplomatic missions, including Australia (Consulate General), Canada (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), India (Consulate General), Indonesia (Consulate General), Italy (Consulate General), and Mongolia (Consulate General).

Cities in Japan

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.