Side by side

Osaka vs Prague

Osaka wins on more metrics — 5–3 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Osaka

Prague

Cost of living

B vs A: -31%

52✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: +17%

$900✓

$1,050

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: -40%

25%

15%✓

Healthcare

B vs A: -12%

85✓

Safety

B vs A: -11%

88✓

Internet

B vs A: -55%

200✓

Climate

B vs A: -4%

75✓

Freedom

B vs A: +11%

91✓

Japan's warmer, friendlier, cheaper second city. Same visa options as Tokyo with a more relaxed rhythm.

Storybook old city with the famous Zivno visa — register as a tradesperson and pay flat low taxes.