City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Osaka vs Marseille — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Osaka
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Marseille
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Osaka | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $620 | $728 | $108 |
| Groceries | $377 | $293 | +$84 |
| Dining Out | $119 | $168 | $49 |
| Transportation | $76 | $61 | +$15 |
| Utilities | $215 | $141 | +$74 |
| Other / Misc | $93 | $109 | $16 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Osaka
$1,500
per month
Marseille equivalent
$1,993
per month
You'd need $1,993/mo in Marseille to match $1,500/mo in Osaka.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Osaka on $1,500/month?
Living in Osaka on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$620 to rent, $377 to groceries, $119 to dining.
Can I live in Marseille on $1,500/month?
In Marseille, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $728 rent, $293 groceries, $168 dining.
Is Osaka or Marseille cheaper?
Osaka is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Osaka 28.9 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Osaka worth in Marseille?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Osaka equals ~$1,993/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.