Osakais 4% cheaper โ BDI "Fair" (48/10) vs Tokyo "Fair" (44/10). Dorms avg $โ29/night vs $โ57/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.1 rating
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15 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $77/night
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Private rooms avg $151/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $3.12, dorms avg $29
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Coffee $3.41, dorms avg $59
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $2.65, 15 hostels
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Beer $3.96, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
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29 attractions
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23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ฏ๐ต Osaka | ๐ฏ๐ต Tokyo | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ26 cheaper | $โ27 | $1/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $40 cheaper | $47 | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $75 cheaper | $93 | $18/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ฏ๐ต Osaka | ๐ฏ๐ต Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ6.61 7% less | $โ7.10 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ16.30 18% less | $โ19.90 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ2.65 33% less | $โ3.96 |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ3.12 9% less | $โ3.41 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ1.59 | $โ1.45 9% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Osaka
Japan
48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (29 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelRally S Craft Beer And Guesthouse (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ29/night
Total hostels15
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Tokyo
Japan
44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $57/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (23 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGuesthouse Toco (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$โ57/night
Total hostels15
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Osaka & Tokyo
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ฏ๐ต Osaka
19ยฐC
High
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10ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 131mm/month
Best months: Apr
๐ฏ๐ต Tokyo
18ยฐC
High
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10ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 112mm/month
Best months: Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ฏ๐ต Osaka
1. Osaka Contemporary Art Center
2. Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedโฆ
3. Shiba Ryotaro memorial museum
4. ไธ็ใฎ่ฒฏ้็ฎฑๅ็ฉ้คจ
5. ๅคง้ชๅๆฅญๅคงๅญฆๅๆฅญๅฒๅ็ฉ้คจ
๐ฏ๐ต Tokyo
1. Hachiko Memorial Statue
2. Japan Football Museum
3. Old Shimbashi Station Railway History Exhiโฆ
4. The Ueno Royal Museum
5. Tokyo City View
Common Questions
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