Composite profile
Overall score
84/100
Read Osaka as a mature, transit-rich metropolitan economy where service density and infrastructure depth balance climate exposure.
Overall84/100
Affordability70/100
Air quality78/100
Energy78/100
Japan / East Asia
Osaka, Japan City Intelligence
Osaka anchors western Japan with dense rail networks, deep food and trade culture, and steady investment in infrastructure modernization. Osaka is a east asia city of about 19M metro in Japan. On the composite city-intelligence score, Osaka sits comfortably above the indexed median (84/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 19M metro
Osaka Castle
Image credit: Image: 663highland / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5
Overall city intelligence
Strong84/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Transit reliance
Very high
Rail networks dominate daily mobility patterns.
Service depth
High
Health, retail, and food service density supports daily life.
Osaka data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 84/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 70/100 | Osaka is more affordable than Tokyo for housing, with services costs similar. |
| Air Quality | 78/100 | Osaka performs solidly on air-quality benchmarks, with seasonal particulates the main concern. |
| Energy | 78/100 | Osaka benefits from active grid modernization and Japan's broader decarbonization policy. |
| Safety | 92/100 | Osaka scores high on safety, with strong institutional response and steady public-safety perception. |
| Internet Speed | 88/100 | Osaka offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services, remote work, and public-service delivery. |
| Climate Risk | 70/100 | Osaka carries elevated climate risk centered on coastal flooding, typhoon exposure, and rising summer heat. |
| Resilience | 80/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety85/100
Low crime87/100
Personal safety88/100
Night safety78/100
Road safety83/100
Osaka ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (85/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life84/100
Healthcare94/100
Education94/100
Green space47/100
Cleanliness92/100
Infrastructure100/100
Mobility85/100
Osaka has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness82/100
Education94/100
Green space47/100
Overall safety85/100
Osaka scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability85/100
Walkability98/100
Cycling84/100
Infrastructure100/100
Osaka is very high for remote workers (85/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness92/100
Outdoor lifestyle28/100
Osaka is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Osaka
Local public safety guidance for Osaka, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Police | 11024/7 | — |
| Ambulance and fire | 11924/7 | 119 routes to both fire and emergency medical services. |
| Fire and ambulance | 11924/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Osaka, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Japan emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- National Police Agency, Japan: National Police Agency of Japan
Used as the primary attribution for Japan's 110 police and 119 fire and ambulance emergency numbers.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Osaka
Healthcare context for Osaka, with national-level information from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Osaka, see the Japan healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan
Used as the primary attribution for Japanese public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Osaka
Local mobility context for Osaka, with national-level context from Japan where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Osaka, see the Japan transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Used as the primary attribution for Japanese national transport and aviation context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Osaka. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Osaka
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Osaka will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Osaka air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Osaka drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Osaka
Is Osaka worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100) and a major economy economy.
Is Osaka good for families?
Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Osaka affordable?
More affordable than average; about ¥237,000/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Osaka's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, technology.
What is the climate in Osaka?
A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.9°C.
Does Osaka have universities?
Higher education is excellent (81/100).
What is healthcare like in Osaka?
Healthcare access is excellent (82/100).
Is Osaka good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (76/100).
What nature is near Osaka?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
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Cost of Living in Osaka
Osaka is more affordable than Tokyo for housing, with services costs similar.
Air Quality in Osaka
Osaka performs solidly on air-quality benchmarks, with seasonal particulates the main concern.
Energy in Osaka
Osaka benefits from active grid modernization and Japan's broader decarbonization policy.
Safety in Osaka
Osaka scores high on safety, with strong institutional response and steady public-safety perception.
Internet Speed in Osaka
Osaka offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services, remote work, and public-service delivery.
Climate Risk in Osaka
Osaka carries elevated climate risk centered on coastal flooding, typhoon exposure, and rising summer heat.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Osaka
Cost of living estimates for Osaka — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Osaka
Climate profile for Osaka — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 19.9°C, comfort score 74/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Osaka
Economy and jobs profile for Osaka — major economy, economy score 81/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Osaka
Education profile for Osaka — student city, education score 78/100, 8 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Osaka
Healthcare and retirement profile for Osaka — global medical hub, healthcare score 82/100, retirement score 76/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Osaka
Practical arrival planning context for Osaka — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Estimate a monthly budget for Osaka
Estimate a monthly budget for Osaka using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Osaka
Plan a trip budget for Osaka using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Osaka
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Osaka. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Kyoto, Japan
Same region · about 42 km from Osaka. Explore Kyoto's city intelligence profile.
Nagoya, Japan
Same region · about 137 km from Osaka. Explore Nagoya's city intelligence profile.
Tokyo, Japan
Same region · about 398 km from Osaka. Explore Tokyo's city intelligence profile.
Fukuoka, Japan
Same region · about 487 km from Osaka. Explore Fukuoka's city intelligence profile.
Busan, South Korea
Cross-border · about 585 km from Osaka. Explore Busan's city intelligence profile.
Daegu, South Korea
Cross-border · about 635 km from Osaka. Explore Daegu's city intelligence profile.
Osaka FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Osaka, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Osaka
Is Osaka worth visiting?
Osaka has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Osaka?
Osaka has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Osaka?
A single resident of Osaka spends roughly ¥237,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ¥126,000. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Japan. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Osaka?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Osaka is very high for remote workers (85/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Osaka?
Osaka's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and tourism and hospitality. Osaka has a large and diversified economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Is Osaka good for digital nomads and remote work?
Osaka offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 84/100.
What are the education options in Osaka?
Osaka is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Computer Science and Business.
Is Osaka a good place to study?
Osaka offers a very strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Osaka?
Osaka has a major medical hub, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 82/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Osaka a good place to retire?
Osaka offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 76/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Osaka?
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 19.9°C annually with roughly 1500 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Osaka a safe place to live?
Osaka ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (85/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Osaka?
Osaka indexes a walkability score of 98 and a cycling score of 84 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Osaka?
Osaka has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Osaka good for families?
Osaka scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Osaka?
Osaka rates 28/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 47/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Read Osaka as a mature, transit-rich metropolitan economy where service density and infrastructure depth balance climate exposure. Its standout dimensions are safety (92/100) and internet speed (88/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (70/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Japan country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Osaka appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.