Osaka vs Andorra la Vella Cost of Living Comparison
Executive summary: Osaka leads on CPI (55.8 vs 56.6, NYC=100), Osaka leads on rent index, and Osaka leads on purchasing power. Validate neighbourhood rents before relocating — city-wide winners can reverse at district scale.
Overall Cost Winner
Osaka
Lower overall CPI; largest measurable gaps: Transport (99% gap, Andorra la Vella ahead); Utilities (99% gap, Andorra la Vella ahead).
Monthly Cost Difference
Estimated monthly housing+utilities+internet basket is about $469 lower in Osaka than in Andorra la Vella (~48% gap; converted via exchange rates).
Estimated monthly difference: $469 (favoring Osaka).
Category Winners
| Category | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Overall CPI | Osaka | CPI 55.8 vs 56.6 (lower is better) |
| Housing | Osaka | Rent index 25 vs 37.8 (lower is better) |
| Food | Andorra la Vella | Groceries index 59.4 vs 62 (lower is better) |
| Transport | Andorra la Vella | One-way ticket 1.21 vs 223.42 (lower is better) |
| Utilities | Andorra la Vella | Utilities (85m²) 69.55 vs 8025 (lower is better) |
| Internet | Andorra la Vella | Internet 41.73 vs 8089.2 (lower is better) |
| Restaurants | Osaka | Restaurant index 35 vs 55 (lower is better) |
| Salary | Osaka | Avg net salary 945345 vs 4791.36 (higher is better) |
| Purchasing Power | Osaka | PP index 95 vs 84 (higher is better) |
Biggest Difference
Transport: Andorra la Vella leads with a 99% gap.
One-way ticket 1.21 vs 223.42 (lower is better)
Quick Decision
- Students: Osaka — Lower housing / rent index (51% gap).
- Families: Osaka — Housing is typically the largest household line; rent index favors Osaka; purchasing power favors Osaka.
- Remote Workers: Osaka — Everyday cost index (CPI) favors Osaka (~1% gap).
- Budget Living: Osaka — Lowest overall consumer-price index in this pair.
Key Takeaways
- Osaka is the overall cost winner on CPI (~1% lower everyday-cost index than Andorra la Vella).
- Housing: Osaka leads on rent index (51% gap).
- Food / groceries: Andorra la Vella is lower (4% gap).
- Purchasing power: Osaka scores higher (12% gap).
- Largest category gap: Transport (99%), favoring Andorra la Vella.
- Sample monthly basket (1BR + utilities + internet) is ~$469 cheaper in Osaka.
Analysis
Detailed breakdown uses only paired indices: CPI 55.8/56.6, rent 25/37.8, purchasing power 95/84. Category winners can diverge — a city may win rent while losing CPI. No GDP, climate, or industry claims are invented for either city.
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Last updated: 2026-08-28
Data Sources
This page uses CityCost index inputs. Platform sources (see also Data sources):
- Real
- Regional
On-page labels for this view: Real · Regional.
Methodology
Each indexed city is associated with a reference basket of common living costs (for example rent, groceries samples, transport tickets, utilities, restaurant meals, and net salary where available). From those items, the platform derives relative indices such as CPI, rent, groceries, restaurants, and local purchasing power, using New York City = 100 as the familiar baseline convention for relative comparison.