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Hiroshima flag Hiroshima vs Osaka flag Osaka

Side-by-side wage comparison within Japan.

Hiroshima flag

Hiroshima

Minimum Wage

¥1,085 /hr

$6.80 USD

-3% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥312,700 /mo

Osaka flag

Osaka

Minimum Wage

¥1,177 /hr

$7.38 USD

+ 5% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥348,000 /mo

Hiroshima sets its minimum wage 8% lower than Osaka, at ¥1,085 per hour. Average gross salaries are 10% lower in Hiroshima at ¥312,700/mo. Hiroshima's economy centers on automotive manufacturing and shipbuilding, while Osaka is driven by manufacturing and wholesale and retail.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Hiroshima and Osaka
Metric Hiroshima Osaka
Minimum wage /hr ¥1,085 $6.80 ¥1,177 $7.38
Minimum wage /mo ¥188,063 /mo $1,179.15 ¥204,009 /mo $1,279.13
Minimum wage /yr ¥2,256,800 /yr $14,150.10 ¥2,448,160 /yr $15,349.93
Avg. gross salary /mo ¥312,700 /mo $1,960.62 ¥348,000 /mo $2,181.95

Percentage differences compare Hiroshima to Osaka.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the minimum wage in Hiroshima compare to Osaka?

Hiroshima: ¥1,085/hr ($6.80 USD). Osaka: ¥1,177/hr ($7.38 USD).

What is the average salary in Hiroshima vs Osaka?

Hiroshima: ¥312,700/mo. Osaka: ¥348,000/mo.