East Asia
Osaka
Japan · Tier: mid · Data refreshed: 2026-05-03
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Drinks, dating, weekend trips, streaming subs — things you'll pretend you didn't buy.
Monthly burn
$3,165
/ month
Per-day burn
$106
/ day
Cost per 100g protein
$1.49
Supermarket chicken breast — your gym-bro budget proxy.
Coffee-to-stay ratio
452 ☕
How many specialty coffees your monthly accommodation equals. The bigger the number, the dumber the city.
Breakdown
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A normal human budget. Boring, but functional.
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How much does a month in Osaka cost a digital nomad?
A typical nomad month in Osaka runs $1,837–$3,679 depending on accommodation style (Airbnb vs long-term lease), food choices, coworking use, and visa.
Does Osaka have a digital nomad visa?
No formal nomad visa, or one with restrictive conditions. Most nomads stay on tourist or business visas.
How much is coworking in Osaka?
Mid-tier hot-desk runs about $215/month. Full-time dedicated desk is typically 1.5-2× that.
Advertise here in this city — Osaka
Coworking, visa agency, language school, gym, relocation service. Reach nomads who already picked your city.
→ Email umma@xx.gg