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Nairobi or Osaka

Comprehensive comparison between Nairobi (Kenya) 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, Osaka is more affordable than Nairobi. Nairobi has a cost rating of 85/100, while Osaka has a cost rating of 56/100.
In terms of safety, Osaka ranks higher with a safety score of 55/100, compared to Nairobi at 96/100. Nairobi's safety score is 55/100 and Osaka's safety score is 96/100.
Average rent in Nairobi is typically $1,200 per month, whereas typical rent in Osaka averages ¥85,000 - ¥135,000 per month.
For Nairobi, the visa process is rated as: Accessible (Kenya recently moved to an ETA system; work permits are standard for professionals.). 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.).