What is the Average Cost of Living in Osaka per month/year?

The cost of living in Osaka is higher than average with housing a key factor. It costs around $2,260 a month to rent a 3 bedroom apartment in the city and about $400 less further out. Transport costs are a little expensive with gasoline costing over $5 a gallon. Food prices in the supermarket are about average but a night out in a good restaurant will cost nearly $65. Basic utilities are around $140 a month.