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Cost of living in Japan, 81 cities
594 prices, 81 cities, every month.
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Monthly surveyed prices for 594 items in 81 Japanese cities (prefectural capitals and cities over 150,000), copied from the Statistics Bureau of Japan's Retail Price Survey. A page per city and a ranking page per item. Official figures, nothing estimated.
2026-08
Cheapest rent among 81 cities2,898 yen1,250 yen below the median八戸市, per month, 2026-08See all 81 cities
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Hokkaido & Tohoku
Kanto
Chubu
Kinki
Chugoku & Shikoku
Kyushu & Okinawa
Food（253）
Rice (Koshihikari)Non-glutinous rice (single-origin, other than Koshihikari)もち米White breadBean-jam bunCurry breadBoiled udon noodlesSomen (thin wheat noodles)SpaghettiCup noodlesChinese noodlesゆで沖縄そばWheat flourRice cake (mochi)CerealTunaHorse mackerelSardineSalmonMackerelPacific saurySea breamYellowtailSquidOctopusShrimpSkipjack tunaShort-neck clamOyster (shellfish)ScallopSalted salmonPollock roeDried whitebaitDried horse mackerelDried sardinesCapelinFried fish cakeChikuwa (fish paste tube)Kamaboko (fish cake)Dried bonito flakes塩辛Pickled seafoodSeafood simmered in soy sauceSalmon roeSalted mackerelCanned seafoodBeef (domestic)Beef (imported)Pork (domestic, belly)豚肉(もも)Pork (imported, loin)ChickenHamSausagesBaconポーク缶詰Seasoned meat牛乳(配達, 瓶入り)MilkPowdered milkButterCheese (domestic)Cheese (imported)YogurtEggsCabbageSpinachChinese cabbageGreen onionsLettuceBean sproutsBroccoliAsparagusSweet potatoesPotatoesTaroDaikon radishCarrotsBurdock rootOnionsLotus rootChinese yamGingerEdamameGreen beansPumpkinCucumberEggplantTomatoGreen pepperFresh shiitake mushroomsとうがにがうりEnoki mushroomsShimeji mushroomsCut vegetablesDried shiitake mushroomsDried seaweed (nori)Wakame seaweedKelpHijiki seaweedTofuFried tofuNattoKonjacPickled plumsPickled daikon radishSimmered kelpPickled napa cabbageKimchiCanned vegetablesりんご(つがる)AppleMandarin orangeグレープフルーツOrangeShiranuhi (citrus)PearGrapes (Delaware)Grapes (Kyoho)Grapes (Shine Muscat)PersimmonPeachWatermelonMelonStrawberryCherryBananaKiwifruitAvocadoPineapple果物缶詰NutsCooking oilMargarineSaltSoy sauceMisoSugarVinegarWorcestershire sauceKetchupMayonnaiseJamDressingCurry rouxDried soupSeasoning (flavor enhancer)Soup base / sauce (yakiniku sauce)Rice seasoning (furikake)Seasoning mixPasta sauceSoup base / sauce (noodle soup)SpicesSweet bean jelly (yokan)Bun (manju)Daifuku mochiCastella cakeCakeCream puffPuddingSwiss rollBiscuitsCandyRice crackers (senbei)ChocolatePeanutsChewing gumIce creamPotato chipsJellyGummy candyAseptically packaged cooked riceBox lunch (matsunouchi)Prepared breadRice ballFrozen cooked riceSushi (boxed) (nigiri)Prepared pastaBox lunch (fried chicken)Sushi (boxed) (inari)Prepared pizzaEel kabayakiGrilled fishSaladSimmered beansKinpiraRoast porkCroquettePork cutletFried chickenYakitoriHamburger steakFrozen croquetteFrozen hamburger steakFrozen gyozaBox lunch (katsudon)TakoyakiCurry rouxGyozaMixed rice baseSalad chickenOdenMeatballsGreen teaBlack teaTea beverageInstant coffeeCoffee beansCoffee beverage (excluding self-serve)Fruit juice (from concentrate)Fruit drink (juice 20-50%)Vegetable juiceColaNon-alcoholic beerCarbonated waterSports drinkMineral water (excluding delivery)Soy milkJelly drinkSakeShochu (distilled spirits)Chuhai (spirit-based cocktail)BeerLow-malt beer (happoshu)Beer-flavored alcoholic beverageWhiskeyWine (domestic)Wine (imported)Udon (eating out)Chinese noodles (eating out)Japanese soba (eating out)沖縄そば(外食)Spaghetti (eating out)Sushi (eating out) (nigiri sushi)Sushi (eating out) (conveyor belt)Tempura bowl (eating out)Curry rice (eating out)Gyoza (eating out)Hamburger (eating out)Beef bowl (eating out)Hamburg steak (eating out)Pork cutlet set meal (eating out)Pizza (delivery)Yakiniku (eating out)Ginger pork set meal (eating out)Sandwich (eating out)Coffee (eating out) (café)Coffee (eating out) (self-service)Beer (eating out)Yakitori (eating out)School lunch (elementary school)School lunch (junior high school)
Housing（27）
Private rentPublic rent (prefectural housing)Public rent (municipal housing)Public rent (UR housing)Public rent (prefectural housing corporation)Public rent (other public housing)Unit bathWarm-water bidet toilet seatWater heaterSystem kitchenCarportRepair materialsTatami replacementRoof repairFusuma paper replacementCarpenter laborGardener laborFence constructionPlumbing workExterior wall paintingParking lot constructionFire/earthquake insurance (fire, fire-resistant)Fire/earthquake insurance (fire, non-fire-resistant)Fire/earthquake insurance (fire, condominium)Wallpaper replacementFire/earthquake insurance (earthquake, type A)Fire/earthquake insurance (earthquake, type B)
Fuel, light & water（6）
Furniture & household goods（51）
Electric rice cookerMicrowave ovenGas stoveRefrigeratorVacuum cleanerWashing machine (automatic)Washing machine (washer-dryer)Room air conditionerFan heaterAir purifier整理だんすDish cabinetDining room setSofa室内時計Lighting fixtureCarpetCurtainCushionBedFuton毛布SheetDuvet coverMattress padRice bowlPlate台所用密閉容器Water bottlePotFrying panScouring spongeBulb/lampTowelMatClothes drying hangerStorage casePlastic wrapPlastic bagKitchen paperTissue paperToilet paperDish detergentLaundry detergentFabric softenerInsecticide防虫剤Air freshener/deodorizerBleachHousekeeping serviceSeptic tank cleaning
Clothing & footwear（67）
Women's kimonoWomen's obi (sash)Men's suit (spring/summer, medium grade)Men's suit (autumn/winter, medium grade)Men's suit (spring/summer, regular)Men's suit (autumn/winter, regular)Men's jacketMen's trousers (autumn/winter)Men's trousers (spring/summer)Men's blue jeansMen's coatMen's school uniformOne-piece dress (spring/summer)Women's suit (autumn/winter, medium grade)One-piece dress (autumn/winter)Women's suit (spring/summer, medium grade)Women's suit (spring/summer, regular)Women's suit (autumn/winter, regular)Skirt (spring/summer)Skirt (autumn/winter)Women's blue jeansWomen's slacks (autumn/winter)Women's coatWomen's jacketWomen's school uniform男児用ズボン女児用スカートInfant clothingChildren's trousers (spring/summer)Children's trousers (autumn/winter)Dress shirtワイシャツ(半袖)Men's sports shirt (long-sleeved)Men's sports shirt (short-sleeved)Men's sweaterBlouse (long-sleeved)Blouse (short-sleeved)Women's T-shirt (long or three-quarter sleeves)Women's T-shirt (short-sleeved)Women's sweater (long or three-quarter sleeves)Women's sweater (short-sleeved)Children's T-shirt (long-sleeved)Children's T-shirt (short-sleeved)Men's shirtsMen's pantsMen's pajamasBrassieresWomen's shortsLingerieChildren's underwearHatsNecktiesMen's socksWomen's stockingsWomen's socksBeltsMufflersMen's shoesWomen's shoesAdult athletic shoesChildren's shoesSlippersAdult sandalsCleaning fee (dress shirts)Cleaning fee (men's suits)Shoe repair feeClothing rental fee
Medical care（28）
Cold medicine (general cold remedies)Cold medicine (antipyretics/analgesics)Rhinitis medicineGastrointestinal medicineVitamin supplements (vitamin-containing health supplements)Vitamin preparations (vitamin-based pharmaceuticals)Drink preparationsDermatological medicineAdhesive plastersEye dropsHerbal medicineBath additivesProtein powderSanitary napkinsMasksEyeglassesPaper diapers (infant)Paper diapers (adult)Contact lensesBlood pressure monitorHearing aidSupport bandageContact lens solutionLight incontinence products出産入院料(国立又は公立, 分娩料及び入院料)Massage feeComprehensive medical checkup feeVaccination fee
Transport & communication（26）
Bicycle (city bike)Bicycle (electric assist)Gasoline (regular)Car tireCar batteryCar navigation systemDrive recorderHelmetCar maintenance (12-month periodic inspection)Car maintenance (puncture repair)Car maintenance (oil change)Garage rentParking feeCar washDriver's license feeFixed-line phone (line charge)固定電話機携帯電話機(Ａ)携帯電話機(Ｂ)携帯電話機(Ｃ)Railway fare (non-JR, ordinary, 11 km)Railway commuter pass (non-JR, 11 km)Railway commuter pass (non-JR, 11 km)Bus fare (local bus, 7 km)Bus fare (highway bus, 120-170 km)Taxi fare
Education（32）
PTA membership fee (elementary school)PTA membership fee (junior high school)Junior high school tuition (private, tuition)Junior high school tuition (private, entrance fee)High school tuition (public, general, tuition)High school tuition (public, general, entrance fee)High school tuition (private, general, tuition)High school tuition (private) (general, entrance fee)University tuition (national) (law, literature, economics, tuition)University tuition (national) (law, literature, economics, entrance fee)University tuition (national) (science and engineering, tuition)University tuition (national) (science and engineering, entrance fee)University tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, tuition)University tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, entrance fee)University tuition (private) (science and engineering, tuition)University tuition (private) (science and engineering, entrance fee)Junior college tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, tuition)Junior college tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, entrance fee)Junior college tuition (private) (home economics, tuition)Junior college tuition (private) (home economics, entrance fee)Vocational school tuition (private) (tuition)Vocational school tuition (private) (entrance fee)Tutoring (junior high school)Tutoring (elementary school)Tutoring (high school and prep school)幼稚園保育料(公立, 保育料, ４歳児)幼稚園保育料(公立, 保育料, ５歳児)幼稚園保育料(公立, 入園料)幼稚園保育料(私立, 保育料, ３歳児)幼稚園保育料(私立, 保育料, ４歳児)幼稚園保育料(私立, 保育料, ５歳児)幼稚園保育料(私立, 入園料)
Culture & recreation（63）
テレビビデオレコーダー携帯型オーディオプレーヤーカメラビデオカメラStudy deskHeadphones and earphonesパーソナルコンピュータプリンタ電子辞書Ballpoint penNotebookPrinter inkScissorsAthletic shoesGloveGolf clubsTennis racketFishing rodTraining pantsSwimsuitDollToy carBuilding blocksHome video game console家庭用ゲーム機(携帯型)Game softwareVideo softwareCut flowers (carnation)Cut flowers (chrysanthemum)Cut flowers (rose)Potted plantPet toilet suppliesPet grooming feeGardening fertilizerGardening soilPet food (dog food)BatteriesPet food (cat food)記録型ディスクMemory cardNewspaper subscription (local/block paper)Lesson fee (swimming)講習料(料理)Lesson fee (dance)Driving school feeLesson fee (music)Lesson fee (English conversation)Lesson fee (calligraphy)Lesson fee (physical education)Golf driving range feeGolf green feePool admission feeBowling game feeFitness club membership feeCable TV subscription feeCultural facility admission fee文化施設入場料(公立)(美術館、常設展)Photography fee写真プリント代Video software rental feeKaraoke room feeVeterinary fee
Miscellaneous（41）
Bath fee (not subject to price control)Esthetic treatment feeHaircut (men)Permanent wave feeHaircut feeHair coloring feeElectric shaverHair dryerToothbrushHand soapShampooToothpasteHair conditionerHair coloring agentBody soapFace washCleansingHair styling productHair tonicCosmetic cream (excluding counseling)Lotion (excluding counseling)Foundation (excluding counseling)Lipstick (excluding counseling)Emulsion (excluding counseling)AntiperspirantUmbrellaSchool bagBag (excluding imported brand products)Travel bagRingWristwatchHandkerchiefAdministrative certificate feePassport acquisition feeCare service fee (day care)Care service fee (home visit)Nursery fee (age 2)Nursery school fee (5-year-old)After-school care feeFuneral service feeFuneral service fee (cremation)
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Retail Price Survey (Trend): retail prices of major items by city · stat.go.jp · machine-readable data file