Osaka vs Porto: cost of living for digital nomads
Osaka, Japan and Porto, Portugal, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Porto is about 7% cheaper than Osaka for a month of nomad living ($1,900 vs $2,050).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Osaka against $950 in Porto.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Osaka: 250 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Osaka is temperate; Porto is mediterranean.
Osaka wins 2 of the measured lines; Porto wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Osaka or Porto?
Porto is cheaper: about $1,900/month against $2,050/month in Osaka, roughly 7% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Osaka or Porto?
Osaka and Porto score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Osaka or Porto?
Osaka has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Porto.
| Line | Osaka | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,050 | $1,900 |
| Rent | $900 | $950 |
| Food | $500 | $450 |
| Transport | $60 | $40 |
| Coworking | $170 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 120 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Osaka September 11, 2026, Porto November 7, 2026.