City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Marseille vs Osaka — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Marseille
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Marseille.
Osaka
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Marseille | Osaka | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $728 | $620 | +$108 |
| Groceries | $293 | $377 | $84 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $119 | +$49 |
| Transportation | $61 | $76 | $15 |
| Utilities | $141 | $215 | $74 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $93 | +$16 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Marseille
$1,500
per month
Osaka equivalent
$1,129
per month
Only $1,129/mo in Osaka matches $1,500/mo in Marseille — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Marseille on $1,500/month?
Living in Marseille on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$728 to rent, $293 to groceries, $168 to dining.
Can I live in Osaka on $1,500/month?
In Osaka, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $620 rent, $377 groceries, $119 dining.
Is Marseille or Osaka cheaper?
Osaka is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Marseille 38.4 vs Osaka 28.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Marseille worth in Osaka?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Marseille equals ~$1,129/mo in Osaka using COL adjustment.