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Osaka or San José

Comprehensive comparison between Osaka (Japan) and San José (Costa Rica). 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, San José is more affordable than Osaka. Osaka has a cost rating of 56/100, while San José has a cost rating of 50/100.
In terms of safety, Osaka ranks higher with a safety score of 96/100, compared to San José at 76/100. Osaka's safety score is 96/100 and San José's safety score is 76/100.
Average rent in Osaka is typically ¥85,000 - ¥135,000 per month, whereas typical rent in San José averages €650 - €1,000 per month.
For Osaka, the visa 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.). For San José, the process is rated as: Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (Estancia) (Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad Visa offers 1 year (renewable for 2) with full income tax exemption and duty-free import of work equipment.).