September is one of the best months in Osaka.
Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.
See all twelve months$2,900/mo
166 Mbps
Moderate
5/5
Moderate
2.7m
Flights to Osaka
Partner linkBest months: Sep, Oct, Jun. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.
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Cost of Living
A local earns $2,322.46/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $2,900 — that's 1.2× the local wage.
Internet & Infrastructure
Bring a North American adapter. 100V — check your devices support 100V before plugging in.
eSIM for Japan, online when you land
Partner linkBroadband here averages 166 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.
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Environment & Health
Quality of Life
Can I afford this?
Price Breakdown
Monthly Weather
Best months: Sep, Oct, Jun·Avoid: Aug, Jan, Mar
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Fly to Osaka in September
Partner linkSeptember is one of the best months here. Feels like 36° by day. Weather score 464.
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