Public Transport & Car Costs in Osaka-Japan
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Osaka-Japan, Japan is $33. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Osaka-Japan: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Osaka-Japan | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Osaka-Japan | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Osaka-Japan
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.50 | $1.34 – $2.17 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $33 | $32 – $57 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.99 | $3.83 – $4.47 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.91 | $1.47 – $3.19 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $22 | $22 – $38 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.10 | $1.08 – $1.12 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $21,910 | $21,910 – $21,910 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $15,165 | $14,542 – $15,632 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.50$1.34 – $2.17
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $33$32 – $57
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.99$3.83 – $4.47
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.91$1.47 – $3.19
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $22$22 – $38
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.10$1.08 – $1.12
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $21,910$21,910 – $21,910
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $15,165$14,542 – $15,632
Other categories in Osaka-Japan
Transportation in Osaka-Japan: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Osaka-Japan?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Osaka-Japan, Japan is around $33. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Osaka-Japan?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Osaka-Japan main cost-of-living page.