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Osaka flag Osaka vs Kanagawa flag Kanagawa

Side-by-side wage comparison within Japan.

Osaka flag

Osaka

Minimum Wage

¥1,177 /hr

$7.38 USD

+ 5% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥348,000 /mo

Kanagawa flag

Kanagawa

Minimum Wage

¥1,225 /hr

$7.68 USD

+ 9% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥355,800 /mo

Osaka sets its minimum wage 4% lower than Kanagawa, at ¥1,177 per hour. Average gross salaries are 2% lower in Osaka at ¥348,000/mo. Osaka's economy centers on manufacturing and wholesale and retail, while Kanagawa is driven by manufacturing and information technology.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Osaka and Kanagawa
Metric Osaka Kanagawa
Minimum wage /hr ¥1,177 $7.38 ¥1,225 $7.68
Minimum wage /mo ¥204,009 /mo $1,279.13 ¥212,329 /mo $1,331.30
Minimum wage /yr ¥2,448,160 /yr $15,349.93 ¥2,548,000 /yr $15,975.92
Avg. gross salary /mo ¥348,000 /mo $2,181.95 ¥355,800 /mo $2,230.86

Percentage differences compare Osaka to Kanagawa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the minimum wage in Osaka compare to Kanagawa?

Osaka: ¥1,177/hr ($7.38 USD). Kanagawa: ¥1,225/hr ($7.68 USD).

What is the average salary in Osaka vs Kanagawa?

Osaka: ¥348,000/mo. Kanagawa: ¥355,800/mo.