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Medical Treatments in Osaka

Osaka is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

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

91%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

¥28,500

Hospital Room
per day

¥5,700

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

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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