Osaka

What you need to know about Osaka

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About Osaka

Pros: Friendly people, safe, stable government, efficient and fast public transportation, established foreigner (gaijin) population due many English teachers, many great food options, many festivals (cherry blossom fest), onsens! Cons: Expensive, work til you die at your desk mentality, drunken businessman culture, groping on packed public transit, lack of mental health services so be cautious around the destitute, over sexualization of underage females, high risk if caught with illegal substances, short tourist visa but just pop over to South Korea and return to renew another 3 months.

Nomad Guide of Osaka

Explore Osaka like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Osaka with our insider tips and recommendations.

Continent :

Asia

Country :

japan

Weather :

20°C + Humidity 94% = 20°C Feel

Internet Speed :

24 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

59AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

115V60Hz

Average Trip Length :

5 Days

Best Taxi App :

Line Taxi

1000 JPY to USD :

$6.76 USD

Tap Water Quality :

Yes, safe to drink

Visitor per year :

6133100 Visitors

Tourist now :

117541 tourists

Population :

2725006 people

GDP per capita :

$38640 / year

Population Density :

busy: 13x13m (169m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 46% / F 54%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Airbnb

Online electronics shop :

Amazon

Weather in Osaka

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Cost of Living in Osaka

Discover the cost of living in Osaka with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Osaka.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$2,706/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$4,292/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$4,740/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$1,354/mo

Cost of coffee :

$2.03

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$975/mo

Dinner:

$28.58

Beer :

$4.60

Coca Cola :

$2.09

Tax for 50k income :

$

Tax for 100k income :

$

Tax for 250k income :

$

Pros and Cons Living in Osaka

Like many other cities Osaka have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm in the spring
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Nomad List members liked going here
✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

Cons

❌ Way too expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Feels crowded
❌ Very difficult to make friends
❌ People don't speak English well
❌ Many people smoke tobacco

Quality of Life in Osaka

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Osaka

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Osaka

Stay informed on security and crime in Osaka with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Osaka safe.

Very Low Crime rate

Very High Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Osaka

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Osaka. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Osaka, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

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Pros: Friendly people, safe, stable government, efficient and fast public transportation, established foreigner (gaijin) population due many English teachers, many great food options, many festivals (cherry blossom fest), onsens!Cons: Expensive, work til you die at your desk mentality, drunken businessman culture, groping on packed public transit, lack of mental health services so be cautious around the destitute, over sexualization of underage females, high risk if caught with illegal substances, short tourist visa but just pop over to South Korea and return to renew another 3 months.

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its very possible to be a digital nomad in japan - 3 months tourist visa on arrival.free wifi at starbucks. who's stopping you?lovely people, amazing food, and the worlds richest culture.just say you're a tourist. its not as if you are an immigrant.

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It's impossible to be a digital nomad in Japan - no visa allows it, and the country is extremely strict on immigration.