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Osaka

Japan's second city with growing remote-work interest under the new nomad visa

In Osaka, a mid-range month runs about $1,824 (¥282,778) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet9.3/10

Faster internet than about 95% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking8.4/10

Better coworking than about 80% of cities

English4/10

Less English-friendly than about 90% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness9.7/10

Among the 5% best cities for wellness

Getting There5.4/10

Harder to reach than about 50% of cities

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31 categories for Osaka, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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