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Cartagena or Osaka

Comprehensive comparison between Cartagena (Colombia) and Osaka (Japan). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.

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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Cartagena is more affordable than Osaka. Cartagena has a cost rating of 28/100, while Osaka has a cost rating of 56/100.
In terms of safety, Osaka ranks higher with a safety score of 74/100, compared to Cartagena at 96/100. Cartagena's safety score is 74/100 and Osaka's safety score is 96/100.
Average rent in Cartagena is typically €450 - €750 per month, whereas typical rent in Osaka averages ¥85,000 - ¥135,000 per month.
For Cartagena, the visa process is rated as: Colombian Digital Nomad Visa (V Nómada) (Colombia’s Digital Nomad Visa gives non-EU remote workers up to 2 years residence with a very low income requirement (~$900/mo).). For Osaka, the process is rated as: Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) & Digital Nomad Visa (Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa provides permanent residency in as little as 1 year (80+ points) or 3 years (70+ points), plus Japan’s official Digital Nomad Visa.).