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Medical Treatments in Osaka
Osaka is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Pulmonology
7 hospitals
Psychiatry
5 hospitals
Pediatrics
5 hospitals
Gynaecology
4 hospitals
Orthopaedics
3 hospitals
Gastroenterology
3 hospitals
Dermatology
3 hospitals
Stomatology
3 hospitals
Oncology
2 hospitals
Neurology
2 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
2 hospitals
Neonatology
2 hospitals
Urology
2 hospitals
Cardiology
1 hospital
Nephrology
1 hospital
Rheumatology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Hepatology
Proctology
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Microbiology
Perinatology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Osaka
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
71%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
91%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
¥28,500
Hospital Room
per day
per day
¥5,700
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (¥)
Business Lunch
¥1,140
↓60%
US ¥2,826
Budget Meal
¥760
↓60%
US ¥1,884
Cheap Restaurant
¥855
↓64%
US ¥2,355
Water Bottle (1.5L)
¥105
↓67%
US ¥314
Coffee (Café)
¥428
↓45%
US ¥785
Groceries (Weekly)
¥7,600
↓60%
US ¥18,840
| Item | ¥ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 1,140 | 60% less |
| Budget Meal | 760 | 60% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 855 | 64% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 105 | 67% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 428 | 45% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 7,600 | 60% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Osaka include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs (¥)
Budget Hotel / Night
¥5,700
↓60%
US ¥14,130
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
¥17,100
↓39%
US ¥28,260
Luxury Hotel / Night
¥57,000
↓9%
US ¥62,800
Airbnb / Month
¥114,000
↓71%
US ¥392,500
Apartment (City Centre)
¥142,500
↓59%
US ¥345,400
Apartment (Outside Centre)
¥76,000
↓70%
US ¥251,200
| Item | ¥ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 5,700 | 60% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 17,100 | 39% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 57,000 | 9% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 114,000 | 71% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 142,500 | 59% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 76,000 | 70% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs (¥)
Doctor Consultation
¥2,850
↓91%
US ¥31,400
Hospital Room / Day
¥28,500
↓95%
US ¥549,500
Basic Medicine
¥1,425
↓39%
US ¥2,355
Travel Health Insurance / Day
¥1,140
↓71%
US ¥3,925
Nursing Care / Day
¥19,000
↓65%
US ¥54,950
Physiotherapy Session
¥4,750
↓80%
US ¥23,550
Dental Checkup
¥7,600
↓76%
US ¥31,400
| Item | ¥ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 2,850 | 91% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 28,500 | 95% less |
| Basic Medicine | 1,425 | 39% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 1,140 | 71% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 19,000 | 65% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 4,750 | 80% less |
| Dental Checkup | 7,600 | 76% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Osaka costs up to 91% less than the US. A hospital room is just ¥28,500/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (¥)
Local Transport (Monthly)
¥9,500
↓14%
US ¥10,990
Airport Taxi
¥14,250
US ¥8,635
Taxi per km
¥380
US ¥314
Fuel / Litre
¥171
US ¥157
Local SIM + Data
¥2,850
↓55%
US ¥6,280
| Item | ¥ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 9,500 | 14% less |
| Airport Taxi | 14,250 | 65% more |
| Taxi per km | 380 | 21% more |
| Fuel / Litre | 171 | 9% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 2,850 | 55% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs (¥)
Internet / Month
¥4,750
↓53%
US ¥10,205
Laundry / Load
¥285
↓55%
US ¥628
Mobile Prepaid / Month
¥2,850
↓64%
US ¥7,850
Clothes (Avg.)
¥5,700
↓9%
US ¥6,280
Haircut
¥3,325
↓15%
US ¥3,925
Movie Ticket
¥1,710
↓27%
US ¥2,355
Gym / Month
¥7,600
↓12%
US ¥8,635
Beer
¥475
↓57%
US ¥1,099
| Item | ¥ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 4,750 | 53% less |
| Laundry / Load | 285 | 55% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 2,850 | 64% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 5,700 | 9% less |
| Haircut | 3,325 | 15% less |
| Movie Ticket | 1,710 | 27% less |
| Gym / Month | 7,600 | 12% less |
| Beer | 475 | 57% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Osaka are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Osaka is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Japan. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.
Why Choose Osaka for Medical Treatment?
Osaka offers excellent healthcare with major university hospitals and cancer centres. The city is known for its innovative medical research and is home to the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center.
Medical Tourism in Osaka
Patients from around the world travel to Osaka for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.
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