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Osaka or San Sebastián
Comprehensive comparison between Osaka (Japan) and San Sebastián (Spain). 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 San Sebastián. Osaka has a cost rating of 56/100, while San Sebastián has a cost rating of 58/100.
In terms of safety, Osaka ranks higher with a safety score of 96/100, compared to San Sebastián at 90/100. Osaka's safety score is 96/100 and San Sebastián's safety score is 90/100.
Average rent in Osaka is typically ¥85,000 - ¥135,000 per month, whereas typical rent in San Sebastián averages €800 - €1,200 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 Sebastián, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).