山形: cost of living
2026-07

Name: Cost of living in 山形, Japan (Retail Price Survey, 581 items)
Creator: Statistics Bureau of Japan
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rent, electricity, gas, water, kerosene, gasoline, rice, bread, milk, eggs, and on to eating out, clothing, medical care, transport, education and a haircut: 581 items the Statistics Bureau of Japan surveys in this city every month. Nothing is estimated. Each item links to its ranking across 81 cities.

2026-09-17 20:02

🏠Rent in 山形 (per month, 3.3 m²)3,842 yensurveyed 2026-07; compare cities on the item pageCompare cities

Each price is a surveyed value for one specified brand and unit (rent per month per 3.3 m², electricity for 402 kWh a month). “vs prev. month” compares with the previous surveyed month of the same item.

Major items

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Private rent	per month, per 3.3 m² (1 tsubo)	3,842 yen	-0.2%	2026-07
Electricity	per month, 402 kWh	14,437 yen	+0.4%	2026-07
City gas	per month, 1,465.12 MJ	8,779 yen	+0.4%	2026-07
Water	per month, 20 m³	2,519 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sewerage	per month, 20 m³	3,355 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Kerosene	18 L	2,462 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gasoline (regular)	1 L	177 yen	+1.7%	2026-07
Fixed-line phone (line charge)	per month	1,956 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Taxi fare	4 km	1,900 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Rice (Koshihikari)	5 kg bag	4,109 yen	-5.6%	2026-07
White bread	1 kg	412 yen	+7.3%	2026-07
Milk	1 L	265 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Eggs	pack of 10	311 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Haircut (men)	one visit	4,025 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Nursery fee (age 2)	per year	245,625 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
After-school care fee	per month	12,500 yen	+0.0%	2026-07

All items (581)

Food（249）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Rice (Koshihikari)	5 kg bag	4,109 yen	-5.6%	2026-07
White bread	1 kg	412 yen	+7.3%	2026-07
Milk	1 L	265 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Eggs	pack of 10	311 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Non-glutinous rice (single-origin, other than Koshihikari)	1 bag, 5 kg	4,082 yen	-3.8%	2026-07
もち米	1kg	600 yen	-2.1%	2021-12
Bean-jam bun	per 100 g	119 yen	+7.2%	2026-07
Curry bread	per 100 g	138 yen	+4.5%	2026-07
Boiled udon noodles	per kg	413 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Somen (thin wheat noodles)	1 bag, 300 g	413 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Spaghetti	per kg	690 yen	+2.8%	2026-07
Cup noodles	1 piece, 78 g	181 yen	-11.7%	2026-07
Chinese noodles	per kg	546 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Wheat flour	1 bag, 1 kg	359 yen	+1.4%	2026-07
Rice cake (mochi)	1 bag, 1 kg	1,166 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cereal	per kg	1,300 yen	-2.8%	2026-07
Tuna	per 100 g	576 yen	+2.3%	2026-07
Horse mackerel	per 100 g	153 yen	+24.4%	2026-07
Sardine	per 100 g	117 yen	+12.5%	2026-07
Salmon	per 100 g	511 yen	+0.4%	2026-07
Mackerel	per 100 g	165 yen	-9.8%	2026-07
Pacific saury	per 100 g	175 yen	-8.9%	2025-11
Sea bream	per 100 g	693 yen	-1.0%	2026-07
Yellowtail	per 100 g	400 yen	-4.5%	2026-07
Squid	per 100 g	238 yen	+3.5%	2026-07
Octopus	per 100 g	529 yen	+5.0%	2026-07
Shrimp	per 100 g	432 yen	+5.9%	2026-07
Skipjack tuna	per 100 g	320 yen	-5.0%	2026-07
Short-neck clam	per 100 g	151 yen	+4.9%	2026-07
Oyster (shellfish)	per 100 g	551 yen	+2.4%	2026-03
Scallop	per 100 g	455 yen	-12.5%	2026-07
Salted salmon	per 100 g	340 yen	+3.0%	2026-07
Pollock roe	per 100 g	485 yen	+3.0%	2026-07
Dried whitebait	per 100 g	570 yen	-8.8%	2026-07
Dried horse mackerel	per 100 g	198 yen	+7.6%	2026-07
Dried sardines	per 100 g	376 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Capelin	per 100 g	249 yen	-2.0%	2026-07
Fried fish cake	per 100 g	137 yen	+5.4%	2026-07
Chikuwa (fish paste tube)	per 100 g	112 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Kamaboko (fish cake)	per 100 g	187 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Dried bonito flakes	per 100 g	1,485 yen	+3.6%	2026-07
塩辛	100g	161 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Pickled seafood	per 100 g	265 yen	-0.4%	2026-07
Seafood simmered in soy sauce	per 100 g	470 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Salmon roe	per 100 g	2,021 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Salted mackerel	per 100 g	233 yen	+5.0%	2026-07
Canned seafood	1 can, 70 g	167 yen	+11.3%	2026-07
Beef (domestic)	per 100 g	753 yen	+3.7%	2026-07
Beef (imported)	per 100 g	618 yen	+2.1%	2026-07
Pork (domestic, belly)	per 100 g	318 yen	-0.3%	2026-07
豚肉(もも)	100g	238 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Pork (imported, loin)	per 100 g	170 yen	+3.0%	2026-07
Chicken	per 100 g	162 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Ham	per 100 g	210 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sausages	per 100 g	190 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bacon	per 100 g	264 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Seasoned meat	per 100 g	224 yen	-5.5%	2026-07
牛乳(配達, 瓶入り)	1本･180mL	128 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Powdered milk	1 can, 780 g	3,135 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Butter	1 box, 200 g	597 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cheese (domestic)	per 100 g	210 yen	-13.6%	2026-07
Cheese (imported)	1 piece, 125 g	923 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Yogurt	1 container, 400 g	192 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cabbage	per 1 kg	148 yen	-20.0%	2026-07
Spinach	per 1 kg	1,149 yen	+21.5%	2026-07
Chinese cabbage	per 1 kg	218 yen	+10.7%	2026-07
Green onions	per 1 kg	780 yen	+12.6%	2026-07
Lettuce	per 1 kg	389 yen	-1.5%	2026-07
Bean sprouts	per 1 kg	164 yen	+1.9%	2026-07
Broccoli	per 1 kg	720 yen	+13.6%	2026-07
Asparagus	per 1 kg	2,673 yen	+3.4%	2026-07
Sweet potatoes	per 1 kg	737 yen	+1.2%	2026-07
Potatoes	per 1 kg	477 yen	-14.5%	2026-07
Taro	per 1 kg	1,080 yen	-34.5%	2026-07
Daikon radish	per 1 kg	164 yen	+2.5%	2026-07
Carrots	per 1 kg	543 yen	-6.4%	2026-07
Burdock root	per 1 kg	1,186 yen	+12.6%	2026-07
Onions	per 1 kg	399 yen	+24.7%	2026-07
Lotus root	per 1 kg	1,933 yen	-19.3%	2026-07
Chinese yam	per 1 kg	808 yen	+10.4%	2026-07
Ginger	per 1 kg	2,598 yen	-4.5%	2026-07
Edamame	per 1 kg	1,578 yen	-12.4%	2026-07
Green beans	per 1 kg	2,854 yen	-3.2%	2026-07
Pumpkin	per 1 kg	570 yen	-5.9%	2026-07
Cucumber	per kg	508 yen	-18.1%	2026-07
Eggplant	per kg	840 yen	+9.5%	2026-07
Tomato	per kg	627 yen	+3.8%	2026-07
Green pepper	per kg	1,178 yen	-3.1%	2026-07
Fresh shiitake mushrooms	per kg	1,616 yen	-0.1%	2026-07
にがうり	1kg	959 yen	-2.6%	2021-10
Enoki mushrooms	per kg	580 yen	-8.1%	2026-07
Shimeji mushrooms	per kg	1,047 yen	+12.5%	2026-07
Cut vegetables	per kg	432 yen	+0.9%	2026-07
Dried shiitake mushrooms	per 100 g	1,938 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Dried seaweed (nori)	1 pack, 10 sheets	648 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Wakame seaweed	per 100 g	2,496 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Kelp	per 100 g	813 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hijiki seaweed	per 100 g	2,612 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tofu	per kg	280 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fried tofu	per kg	1,566 yen	+2.0%	2026-07
Natto	1 pack, 50 g x 3 or 45 g x 3	100 yen	+2.0%	2026-07
Konjac	per kg	400 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pickled plums	per kg	1,977 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pickled daikon radish	per kg	756 yen	+4.7%	2026-07
Simmered kelp	per kg	2,494 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pickled napa cabbage	per kg	889 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Kimchi	per kg	886 yen	-5.6%	2026-07
Canned vegetables	per kg	1,386 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
りんご(つがる)	1kg	532 yen	+10.6%	2021-09
Apple	per kg	977 yen	-2.2%	2026-07
Mandarin orange	per kg	1,099 yen	+12.0%	2026-03
グレープフルーツ	1kg	416 yen	+9.5%	2021-12
Orange	per kg	781 yen	-2.7%	2026-07
Shiranuhi (citrus)	per kg	1,193 yen	+4.9%	2026-05
Pear	per kg	883 yen	-10.5%	2025-10
Grapes (Delaware)	per kg	1,802 yen	-31.7%	2026-07
Grapes (Kyoho)	per kg	3,268 yen	+33.3%	2026-07
Grapes (Shine Muscat)	per kg	3,706 yen	+18.2%	2025-12
Persimmon	per kg	793 yen	+61.2%	2025-12
Peach	per kg	1,559 yen	+27.7%	2026-07
Watermelon	per kg	460 yen	-18.4%	2026-07
Melon	per kg	804 yen	-4.3%	2026-07
Strawberry	per kg	2,020 yen	-6.3%	2026-05
Cherry	per kg	4,288 yen	+2.9%	2026-07
Banana	per kg	413 yen	+19.7%	2026-07
Kiwifruit	per kg	1,378 yen	+4.2%	2026-07
Avocado	per kg	1,171 yen	+1.2%	2026-07
Pineapple	per 1 kg	1,458 yen	-1.1%	2026-07
果物缶詰	1缶･425g	133 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Nuts	per 100 g	339 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cooking oil	1 bottle, 900 g	443 yen	+6.5%	2026-07
Margarine	per 1 kg	958 yen	+4.1%	2026-07
Salt	1 bag, 1 kg	127 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Soy sauce	1 bottle, 450 mL	311 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Miso	1 piece, 750 g	314 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sugar	1 bag, 1 kg	321 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Vinegar	1 bottle, 500 mL	147 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Worcestershire sauce	1 bottle, 500 mL	300 yen	-9.6%	2026-07
Ketchup	1 bottle, 500 g	300 yen	+11.9%	2026-07
Mayonnaise	per 1 kg	906 yen	+6.6%	2026-07
Jam	1 piece, 150 g	278 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Dressing	1 bottle, 380 mL	433 yen	+4.3%	2026-07
Curry roux	1 box, 12 servings	318 yen	+3.6%	2026-07
Dried soup	1 box, 148.8 g	397 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Seasoning (flavor enhancer)	per 100 g	259 yen	-3.4%	2026-07
Soup base / sauce (yakiniku sauce)	1 bottle, 360 g	402 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Rice seasoning (furikake)	1 bag, 52 g	246 yen	-2.4%	2026-07
Seasoning mix	1 box, 162 g	203 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pasta sauce	per 100 g	82 yen	-6.8%	2026-07
Soup base / sauce (noodle soup)	1 bottle, 1 L	343 yen	-1.2%	2026-07
Spices	1 box, 43 g	177 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sweet bean jelly (yokan)	per 100 g	140 yen	+4.5%	2026-07
Bun (manju)	per 100 g	167 yen	+19.3%	2026-07
Daifuku mochi	per 100 g	143 yen	+6.7%	2026-07
Castella cake	per 100 g	201 yen	+2.6%	2026-07
Cake	per piece	486 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cream puff	per 100 g	193 yen	-0.5%	2026-07
Pudding	per piece	170 yen	+4.3%	2026-07
Swiss roll	per roll	1,296 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Biscuits	per 100 g	190 yen	+5.0%	2026-07
Candy	per bag	216 yen	-2.7%	2026-07
Rice crackers (senbei)	per 100 g	180 yen	+1.1%	2026-07
Chocolate	per 100 g	398 yen	-12.5%	2026-07
Peanuts	per 100 g	178 yen	+1.7%	2026-07
Chewing gum	1 piece, 14 pieces	176 yen	-5.9%	2026-07
Ice cream	1 piece, 110 mL	327 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Potato chips	per 100 g	211 yen	+2.4%	2026-07
Jelly	per 100 g	74 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gummy candy	1 bag, 54-56 g	152 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Aseptically packaged cooked rice	per 100 g	91 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Box lunch (matsunouchi)	per piece	690 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Prepared bread	per 100 g	229 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Rice ball	per piece	187 yen	-2.6%	2026-07
Frozen cooked rice	per 100 g	107 yen	+1.9%	2026-07
Sushi (boxed) (nigiri)	per pack	717 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Prepared pasta	1 bag, 260-330 g	278 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Box lunch (fried chicken)	per piece	590 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sushi (boxed) (inari)	per piece	86 yen	+4.9%	2026-07
Prepared pizza	per bag	365 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Eel kabayaki	per 100 g	1,387 yen	-18.1%	2026-07
Grilled fish	per 100 g	386 yen	-11.1%	2026-07
Salad	per 100 g	218 yen	-0.5%	2026-07
Simmered beans	per 100 g	173 yen	-3.4%	2026-07
Kinpira	per 100 g	277 yen	-0.7%	2026-07
Roast pork	per 100 g	257 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Croquette	per 100 g	142 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pork cutlet	per 100 g	281 yen	+1.8%	2026-07
Fried chicken	per 100 g	283 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Yakitori	per skewer	122 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hamburger steak	1 pack, 246 g	415 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Frozen croquette	per 100 g	207 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Frozen hamburger steak	per 100 g	190 yen	-3.1%	2026-07
Frozen gyoza	per 100 g	102 yen	-6.4%	2026-07
Box lunch (katsudon)	per piece	650 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Takoyaki	per 100 g	99 yen	+23.8%	2026-07
Curry roux	1 box, 180 g	141 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gyoza	per 100 g	162 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Mixed rice base	1 box, 134 g	257 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Salad chicken	per 100 g	268 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Oden	per 1 kg	774 yen	+0.0%	2026-03
Meatballs	per 100 g	124 yen	-3.1%	2026-07
Green tea	per 100 g	844 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Black tea	per 10 bags	116 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tea beverage	per 1,000 mL	173 yen	+1.2%	2026-07
Instant coffee	per 100 g	1,149 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Coffee beans	per 100 g	350 yen	-2.5%	2026-07
Coffee beverage (excluding self-serve)	per 1,000 mL	168 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fruit juice (from concentrate)	per 1,000 mL	348 yen	-4.9%	2026-07
Fruit drink (juice 20-50%)	1 bottle, 1,500 mL	262 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Vegetable juice	1 bottle, 200 mL	122 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cola	1,000 mL	250 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Non-alcoholic beer	1 pack, 350 mL x 6	692 yen	-0.7%	2026-07
Carbonated water	1 bottle, 500 mL	98 yen	+8.9%	2026-07
Sports drink	1 bottle, 500 mL	120 yen	-4.0%	2026-07
Mineral water (excluding delivery)	1 bottle, 2,000 mL	116 yen	-2.5%	2026-07
Soy milk	1 bottle, 1,000 mL	219 yen	-4.8%	2026-07
Jelly drink	1 piece, 180 g	203 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sake	1 bottle, 2,000 mL	1,223 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Shochu (distilled spirits)	1 bottle, 1,800 mL	1,731 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Chuhai (spirit-based cocktail)	1 can, 350 mL	132 yen	-5.7%	2026-07
Beer	1 pack, 350 mL x 6	1,158 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Low-malt beer (happoshu)	1 pack, 350 mL x 6	981 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Beer-flavored alcoholic beverage	1 pack, 350 mL x 6	906 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Whiskey	1 bottle, 700 mL	1,720 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Wine (domestic)	1 bottle, 720 mL	531 yen	+3.3%	2026-07
Wine (imported)	1 bottle, 750 mL	602 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Udon (eating out)	1 bowl	917 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Chinese noodles (eating out)	1 bowl	851 yen	+2.0%	2026-07
Japanese soba (eating out)	1 serving	850 yen	+2.0%	2026-07
Spaghetti (eating out)	1 plate	1,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sushi (eating out) (nigiri sushi)	1 serving	2,150 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sushi (eating out) (conveyor belt)	1 plate	170 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tempura bowl (eating out)	1 bowl	1,450 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Curry rice (eating out)	1 plate	895 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gyoza (eating out)	1 plate	509 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hamburger (eating out)	1 piece	283 yen	+4.8%	2026-07
Beef bowl (eating out)	1 bowl	479 yen	+2.1%	2026-07
Hamburg steak (eating out)	1 serving	1,258 yen	+2.9%	2026-07
Pork cutlet set meal (eating out)	1 serving	1,233 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pizza (delivery)	1 piece	2,070 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Yakiniku (eating out)	1 serving	1,059 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Ginger pork set meal (eating out)	1 serving	1,183 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sandwich (eating out)	1 plate	770 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Coffee (eating out) (café)	1 cup	527 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Coffee (eating out) (self-service)	1 cup	392 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Beer (eating out)	1 bottle, 500 mL	676 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Yakitori (eating out)	1 skewer	182 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
School lunch (elementary school)	per year	0 yen		2026-07
School lunch (junior high school)	per year	54,351 yen	+0.0%	2026-07

Housing（24）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Private rent	per month, per 3.3 m² (1 tsubo)	3,842 yen	-0.2%	2026-07
Public rent (prefectural housing)	per month, 3.3 m2	1,410 yen	-0.3%	2026-07
Public rent (municipal housing)	per month, 3.3 m2	1,192 yen	-0.4%	2026-07
Unit bath	per set	628,760 yen	+28.2%	2026-07
Warm-water bidet toilet seat	per unit	46,640 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Water heater	per unit	272,475 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
System kitchen	per set	877,635 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Carport	per set	467,500 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Repair materials	per sheet	1,958 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tatami replacement	per mat	13,500 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Roof repair	per m2	21,475 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fusuma paper replacement	per panel	9,679 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Carpenter labor	per day	23,364 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gardener labor	per day	25,267 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fence construction	per job	265,200 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Plumbing work	per job	30,500 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Exterior wall painting	per m2	13,216 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Parking lot construction	per job	703,450 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fire/earthquake insurance (fire, fire-resistant)	per policy, rate	2 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fire/earthquake insurance (fire, non-fire-resistant)	per policy, rate	3 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fire/earthquake insurance (fire, condominium)	per policy, rate	1 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Wallpaper replacement	per m2	3,350 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fire/earthquake insurance (earthquake, type A)	per policy, rate	1 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Fire/earthquake insurance (earthquake, type B)	per policy, rate	1 yen	+0.0%	2026-07

Fuel, light & water（6）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Electricity	per month, 402 kWh	14,437 yen	+0.4%	2026-07
City gas	per month, 1,465.12 MJ	8,779 yen	+0.4%	2026-07
Water	per month, 20 m³	2,519 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sewerage	per month, 20 m³	3,355 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Kerosene	18 L	2,462 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Propane gas	per month, 10 m3	11,510 yen	+2.1%	2026-07

Furniture & household goods（51）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Electric rice cooker	per unit	35,889 yen	-1.1%	2026-07
Microwave oven	per unit	76,230 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gas stove	per unit	29,480 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Refrigerator	per unit	243,393 yen	-5.0%	2026-07
Vacuum cleaner	per unit	59,693 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Washing machine (automatic)	per unit	143,513 yen	-2.5%	2026-07
Washing machine (washer-dryer)	per unit	242,917 yen	-5.7%	2026-07
Room air conditioner	per unit	111,613 yen	+2.0%	2026-07
Fan heater	per unit	16,647 yen	+9.7%	2026-02
Air purifier	per unit	62,480 yen	+11.8%	2026-07
整理だんす	1本	63,413 yen	+9.7%	2021-12
Dish cabinet	per unit	115,993 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Dining room set	per set	114,495 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Sofa	per unit	64,895 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
室内時計	1個	3,592 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Lighting fixture	per unit	13,860 yen	-6.7%	2026-07
Carpet	per mat	14,895 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Curtain	per bag	5,089 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cushion	per mat	1,121 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bed	per unit	52,390 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Futon	per mat	10,476 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
毛布	1枚	3,336 yen	+5.0%	2021-12
Sheet	per mat	2,299 yen	-6.7%	2026-07
Duvet cover	per mat	2,282 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Mattress pad	per mat	2,115 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Rice bowl	per piece	505 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Plate	per mat	372 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
台所用密閉容器	1パック	319 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Water bottle	per bottle	3,608 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pot	per piece	1,918 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Frying pan	per piece	1,582 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Scouring sponge	per piece	261 yen	+6.5%	2026-07
Bulb/lamp	per pack	3,201 yen	+2.5%	2026-07
Towel	per mat	538 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Mat	per mat	797 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Clothes drying hanger	per piece	876 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Storage case	per piece	2,388 yen	-11.0%	2026-07
Plastic wrap	per roll	396 yen	+3.7%	2026-07
Plastic bag	per box of 18	305 yen	+2.7%	2026-07
Kitchen paper	per 400 sheets	415 yen	+2.0%	2026-07
Tissue paper	per 1000 tissues	501 yen	+8.9%	2026-07
Toilet paper	per 1000 m	829 yen	-0.5%	2026-07
Dish detergent	per 700 mL	371 yen	+6.3%	2026-07
Laundry detergent	per kg	644 yen	+10.7%	2026-07
Fabric softener	per 1000 mL	696 yen	+11.7%	2026-07
Insecticide	per 450 mL	629 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
防虫剤	1箱･24個	901 yen	+6.0%	2021-12
Air freshener/deodorizer	per 400 mL	330 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bleach	per 450 mL	302 yen	+35.4%	2026-07
Housekeeping service	per visit	16,000 yen	-3.0%	2026-07
Septic tank cleaning	per visit	28,160 yen	+0.0%	2026-07

Clothing & footwear（66）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Women's kimono	1 piece	293,333 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Women's obi (sash)	1 piece	174,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Men's suit (spring/summer, medium grade)	1 suit	77,000 yen	+0.0%	2020-08
Men's suit (autumn/winter, medium grade)	1 suit	63,800 yen	-10.1%	2020-02
Men's suit (spring/summer, regular)	1 suit	27,720 yen	-5.0%	2026-07
Men's suit (autumn/winter, regular)	1 suit	44,961 yen	-5.4%	2026-02
Men's jacket	1 piece	37,760 yen	+15.7%	2026-02
Men's trousers (autumn/winter)	1 pair	11,623 yen	+0.0%	2026-02
Men's trousers (spring/summer)	1 pair	9,489 yen	+0.3%	2026-07
Men's blue jeans	1 pair	3,849 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Men's coat	1 piece	26,327 yen	-5.0%	2026-01
Men's school uniform	1 set	43,597 yen	+0.0%	2026-03
One-piece dress (spring/summer)	1 piece	7,183 yen	-9.3%	2026-07
Women's suit (autumn/winter, medium grade)	1 suit	41,360 yen		2020-01
One-piece dress (autumn/winter)	1 piece	9,057 yen	-10.2%	2026-02
Women's suit (spring/summer, regular)	1 suit	33,623 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Women's suit (autumn/winter, regular)	1 suit	44,990 yen	+2.4%	2026-02
Skirt (spring/summer)	1 piece	11,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Skirt (autumn/winter)	1 piece	15,033 yen	+0.0%	2026-02
Women's blue jeans	1 pair	4,582 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Women's slacks (autumn/winter)	1 pair	16,867 yen	+0.0%	2026-02
Women's coat	1 piece	39,078 yen	-16.7%	2026-01
Women's jacket	1 piece	29,957 yen	+0.0%	2026-03
Women's school uniform	1 set	43,597 yen	+0.0%	2026-03
男児用ズボン	1本	1,709 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
女児用スカート	1枚	1,809 yen	-11.4%	2021-12
Infant clothing	1 piece	1,712 yen	+9.4%	2026-07
Children's trousers (spring/summer)	1 pair	1,822 yen	-7.5%	2026-07
Children's trousers (autumn/winter)	1 pair	2,218 yen	-22.7%	2026-02
Dress shirt	1 piece	3,102 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
ワイシャツ(半袖)	1枚	2,530 yen	-9.9%	2021-08
Men's sports shirt (long-sleeved)	1 piece	3,982 yen	+0.0%	2026-03
Men's sports shirt (short-sleeved)	1 piece	3,296 yen	-9.6%	2026-07
Men's sweater	1 piece	4,190 yen	-22.2%	2026-03
Blouse (long-sleeved)	1 piece	5,119 yen	+0.0%	2026-03
Blouse (short-sleeved)	1 piece	3,029 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Women's T-shirt (long or three-quarter sleeves)	1 piece	2,102 yen	-10.0%	2026-03
Women's T-shirt (short-sleeved)	1 piece	1,969 yen	+8.1%	2026-07
Women's sweater (long or three-quarter sleeves)	1 piece	4,950 yen	+28.6%	2026-03
Women's sweater (short-sleeved)	1 piece	3,648 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Children's T-shirt (long-sleeved)	1 piece	1,855 yen	+0.0%	2026-03
Children's T-shirt (short-sleeved)	1 piece	1,789 yen	-6.2%	2026-07
Men's shirts	1 bag	1,210 yen	-14.3%	2026-07
Men's pants	1 bag	880 yen	-18.7%	2026-07
Men's pajamas	1 piece	4,349 yen	+0.0%	2026-05
Brassieres	1 piece	6,380 yen	-3.3%	2026-07
Women's shorts	1 piece	579 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lingerie	1 piece	2,282 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Children's underwear	1 bag	972 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hats	1 piece	3,025 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Neckties	1 piece	2,882 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Men's socks	1 pair	719 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Women's stockings	1 pair	660 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Women's socks	1 pair	381 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Belts	1 piece	3,982 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Mufflers	1 piece	7,645 yen	-20.5%	2026-02
Men's shoes	1 pair	7,590 yen	+25.0%	2026-07
Women's shoes	1 pair	7,640 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Adult athletic shoes	1 pair	6,050 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Children's shoes	1 pair	5,195 yen	+26.9%	2026-07
Slippers	1 pair	877 yen	+14.3%	2026-07
Adult sandals	1 pair	2,970 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cleaning fee (dress shirts)	1 piece	230 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cleaning fee (men's suits)	1 piece	1,540 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Shoe repair fee	1 pair	1,533 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Clothing rental fee	1 visit	19,800 yen	+0.0%	2026-07

Medical care（28）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Cold medicine (general cold remedies)	1 box, 44 packs	1,665 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cold medicine (antipyretics/analgesics)	40 tablets	749 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Rhinitis medicine	1 box, 28 tablets	2,071 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gastrointestinal medicine	1 box, 50 tablets	1,015 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Vitamin supplements (vitamin-containing health supplements)	1 box, 90 tablets	2,728 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Vitamin preparations (vitamin-based pharmaceuticals)	1 box, 270 tablets	5,887 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Drink preparations	1 box, 10 bottles	1,232 yen	+3.2%	2026-07
Dermatological medicine	1 piece, 145 g	1,408 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Adhesive plasters	1 box, 140 sheets	1,775 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Eye drops	1 piece, 12 mL	356 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Herbal medicine	1 box, 315 tablets	6,211 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bath additives	1 box, 40 g x 20 tablets	779 yen	+18.0%	2026-07
Protein powder	1 bag, 900 g	6,266 yen	-0.6%	2026-07
Sanitary napkins	10 pieces	231 yen	+11.1%	2026-07
Masks	1 bag, 7 pieces	356 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Eyeglasses	1 set	30,250 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Paper diapers (infant)	pack of 10	341 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Paper diapers (adult)	pack of 10	997 yen	+19.1%	2026-07
Contact lenses	1 box, 90 lenses	10,379 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Blood pressure monitor	1 unit	11,330 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hearing aid	1 unit	431,500 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Support bandage	1 piece	1,748 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Contact lens solution	1,000 mL	2,161 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Light incontinence products	pack of 10	333 yen	+11.7%	2026-07
出産入院料(国立又は公立, 分娩料及び入院料)	1回	455,310 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Massage fee	one visit	4,167 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Comprehensive medical checkup fee	one visit	29,975 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Vaccination fee	one visit	3,550 yen	+4.4%	2026-01

Transport & communication（26）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Gasoline (regular)	1 L	177 yen	+1.7%	2026-07
Fixed-line phone (line charge)	per month	1,956 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Taxi fare	4 km	1,900 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bicycle (city bike)	1 unit	50,453 yen	-6.8%	2026-07
Bicycle (electric assist)	1 unit	135,300 yen	+3.4%	2026-07
Car tire	1 tire	20,810 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Car battery	1 unit	7,980 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Car navigation system	1 unit	113,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Drive recorder	1 unit	36,300 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Helmet	1 unit	6,325 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Car maintenance (12-month periodic inspection)	one visit	15,675 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Car maintenance (puncture repair)	one location	2,475 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Car maintenance (oil change)	one visit	6,074 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Garage rent	per month	6,333 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Parking fee	per hour	343 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Car wash	one visit	1,155 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Driver's license fee	one application	3,350 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
固定電話機	1セット	21,047 yen	-5.0%	2021-10
携帯電話機(Ａ)	1台	111,672 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
携帯電話機(Ｂ)	1台	115,020 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
携帯電話機(Ｃ)	1台	115,920 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Railway fare (non-JR, ordinary, 11 km)	one ride	430 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Railway commuter pass (non-JR, 11 km)	6 months	62,970 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Railway commuter pass (non-JR, 11 km)	6 months	82,570 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bus fare (local bus, 7 km)	one ride	330 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bus fare (highway bus, 120-170 km)	one ride	2,800 yen	+0.0%	2026-07

Education（27）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
PTA membership fee (elementary school)	per year	3,242 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
PTA membership fee (junior high school)	per year	3,508 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
High school tuition (public, general, tuition)	per year	0 yen		2026-07
High school tuition (public, general, entrance fee)	one time	5,650 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
High school tuition (private, general, tuition)	per year	3,200 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
High school tuition (private) (general, entrance fee)	one visit	131,667 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (national) (law, literature, economics, tuition)	per year	535,800 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (national) (law, literature, economics, entrance fee)	one visit	282,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (national) (science and engineering, tuition)	per year	535,800 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (national) (science and engineering, entrance fee)	one visit	282,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, tuition)	per year	1,135,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, entrance fee)	one visit	275,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (private) (science and engineering, tuition)	per year	1,320,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
University tuition (private) (science and engineering, entrance fee)	one visit	275,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Junior college tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, tuition)	per year	620,000 yen	+0.0%	2025-03
Junior college tuition (private) (law, literature, economics, entrance fee)	one visit	280,000 yen	+0.0%	2025-03
Junior college tuition (private) (home economics, tuition)	per year	611,250 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Junior college tuition (private) (home economics, entrance fee)	one visit	280,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Vocational school tuition (private) (tuition)	per year	610,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Vocational school tuition (private) (entrance fee)	one visit	225,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tutoring (junior high school)	per month	31,973 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tutoring (elementary school)	per month	15,400 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tutoring (high school and prep school)	per year	631,800 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
幼稚園保育料(私立, 保育料, ３歳児)	1か年	14,533 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
幼稚園保育料(私立, 保育料, ４歳児)	1か年	1,200 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
幼稚園保育料(私立, 保育料, ５歳児)	1か年	1,200 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
幼稚園保育料(私立, 入園料)	1回	0 yen		2021-12

Culture & recreation（63）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
テレビ	1台	48,320 yen	-1.6%	2021-12
ビデオレコーダー	1台	49,619 yen	-0.1%	2021-12
携帯型オーディオプレーヤー	1台	12,723 yen	+0.5%	2021-12
カメラ	1台	19,310 yen	-8.6%	2021-11
ビデオカメラ	1台	59,400 yen	+6.1%	2021-12
Study desk	one unit	64,863 yen	+0.0%	2026-02
Headphones and earphones	one item	39,700 yen	+6.7%	2026-07
パーソナルコンピュータ	1台	201,447 yen	-4.0%	2021-12
プリンタ	1台	36,150 yen	+3.7%	2021-12
電子辞書	1台	32,047 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Ballpoint pen	one pen	272 yen	-0.7%	2026-07
Notebook	one notebook	217 yen	-0.9%	2026-07
Printer ink	one item	1,965 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Scissors	one pair	492 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Athletic shoes	one pair	14,960 yen	+15.7%	2026-07
Glove	one item	14,300 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Golf clubs	one set	154,000 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Tennis racket	one racket	34,925 yen	+3.1%	2026-07
Fishing rod	one rod	12,689 yen	+28.2%	2026-07
Training pants	one pair	5,276 yen	+0.1%	2026-07
Swimsuit	one suit	13,200 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Doll	one set	3,498 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Toy car	one unit	492 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Building blocks	one item	7,898 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Home video game console	one unit	47,979 yen	-20.0%	2026-07
家庭用ゲーム機(携帯型)	1台	21,975 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Game software	one item	6,721 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Video software	one item	4,950 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cut flowers (carnation)	one stem	202 yen	-2.9%	2026-07
Cut flowers (chrysanthemum)	one stem	243 yen	-5.4%	2026-07
Cut flowers (rose)	one stem	335 yen	-2.6%	2026-07
Potted plant	per pot	634 yen	-7.8%	2026-07
Pet toilet supplies	per 100 sheets	1,444 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Pet grooming fee	per visit	8,375 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gardening fertilizer	per bottle	634 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Gardening soil	per bag, 14 L	382 yen	+16.8%	2026-07
Pet food (dog food)	per bag, 1.4 kg	1,783 yen	-31.9%	2026-07
Batteries	per pack	539 yen	+2.1%	2026-07
Pet food (cat food)	per bag, 60 g	92 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
記録型ディスク	1パック･10枚	880 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Memory card	per card, 128 GB	15,539 yen	-9.2%	2026-07
Newspaper subscription (local/block paper)	per month	4,200 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lesson fee (swimming)	per month	6,380 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
講習料(料理)	1回	2,152 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Lesson fee (dance)	per session	1,190 yen	+0.0%	2024-12
Driving school fee	per session	331,947 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lesson fee (music)	per month	7,517 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lesson fee (English conversation)	per month	10,817 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lesson fee (calligraphy)	per month	3,383 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lesson fee (physical education)	per month	5,830 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Golf driving range fee	per session	1,583 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Golf green fee	per person	3,373 yen	-4.7%	2026-07
Pool admission fee	per visit	900 yen	+20.0%	2026-07
Bowling game fee	per game	650 yen	+3.2%	2026-07
Fitness club membership fee	per month	10,340 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cable TV subscription fee	per month	6,050 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cultural facility admission fee	per person	750 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
文化施設入場料(公立)(美術館、常設展)	1人	700 yen	+66.7%	2021-10
Photography fee	per session	20,625 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
写真プリント代	1枚	37 yen	+0.0%	2021-12
Video software rental fee	per item	121 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Karaoke room fee	per person	1,254 yen	-27.3%	2026-07
Veterinary fee	per visit	3,450 yen	+16.9%	2026-07

Miscellaneous（41）

Item	Unit	Price	vs prev. month	Month
Haircut (men)	one visit	4,025 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Nursery fee (age 2)	per year	245,625 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
After-school care fee	per month	12,500 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bath fee (not subject to price control)	per person	710 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Esthetic treatment fee	per session	7,150 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Permanent wave fee	per session	9,925 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Haircut fee	per visit	4,588 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hair coloring fee	per session	8,163 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Electric shaver	per unit	9,772 yen	-3.7%	2026-07
Hair dryer	per unit	34,650 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Toothbrush	per piece	124 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hand soap	per 1,000 mL	581 yen	-2.8%	2026-07
Shampoo	per bag, 320 mL	345 yen	+5.5%	2026-07
Toothpaste	per 100 g	159 yen	-2.5%	2026-07
Hair conditioner	1 bag, 320 mL	345 yen	+5.5%	2026-07
Hair coloring agent	1 box	694 yen	+5.6%	2026-07
Body soap	1 bag, 320 mL	265 yen	-6.4%	2026-07
Face wash	1 tube, 130 g	379 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Cleansing	per 100 mL	1,650 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hair styling product	1 container, 80 g	803 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Hair tonic	1 bottle, 180 g	1,029 yen	+5.0%	2026-07
Cosmetic cream (excluding counseling)	1 container, 50 g	1,694 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lotion (excluding counseling)	1 bottle, 170 mL	1,100 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Foundation (excluding counseling)	1 container, 10 g	1,430 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Lipstick (excluding counseling)	1 tube, 3.0-3.8 g	1,540 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Emulsion (excluding counseling)	1 bottle, 140 mL	1,100 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Antiperspirant	1 bottle, 150 g	620 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Umbrella	1 piece	1,195 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
School bag	1 piece	65,267 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Bag (excluding imported brand products)	1 piece	20,400 yen	-13.1%	2026-07
Travel bag	1 piece	26,327 yen	+24.8%	2026-07
Ring	1 piece	167,750 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Wristwatch	1 piece	90,750 yen	+22.2%	2026-07
Handkerchief	1 piece	660 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Administrative certificate fee	per document	300 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Passport acquisition fee	per passport	8,900 yen	-44.0%	2026-07
Care service fee (day care)	per visit	817 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Care service fee (home visit)	per visit	244 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Nursery school fee (5-year-old)	per year	0 yen		2026-07
Funeral service fee	per ceremony	1,158,583 yen	+0.0%	2026-07
Funeral service fee (cremation)	per ceremony	0 yen		2026-07

To cite: Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Retail Price Survey (Trend): retail prices of major items by city. Via kurashigram (https://kurashigram.com/en/cost/06201/, table for 2026-07, retrieved 2026-09-17 20:02).

Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Retail Price Survey (Trend): retail prices of major items by city (prefectural capitals and cities over 150,000, 81 cities). Government Standard Terms of Use. kurashigram copies the monthly tables and keeps 2020-01 to 2026-07. JSON: /api/cost/06201.json · stat.go.jp

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