Cost of Living in Aomori, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Aomori is a prefectural capital in the Tohoku region of Japan. Population about 270,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 116.9 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.8% year on year and +16.6% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Aomori is -1.1% versus the national average, #12 cheapest of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Tohoku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 02A01)
Overall 116.9 · YoY +2.8% · 5y +16.6% · everyday prices #12 cheapest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (130.3) and utilities (127.9) and least for education (71.6) and transport & communications (102.8) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.8% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +3.3% annual average of the past 5 years. Because category weights such as housing and food shape what living here actually feels like, use the chart and table below to follow the trajectory.
Prices of everyday items in Aomori
In Aomori, 13 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Dry cleaning (standard) (-13.7%), Haircut fee (-12.4%), Eggs (chicken) (-11.2%). Pricier: Tofu (+25.7%), Beef (domestic) (+17.1%), Bread (loaf) (+12.6%).
| Item | Price in Aomori | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,380per pack | -8.0% | 12 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥618per kg | +12.6% | 46 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥281per pack | -11.2% | 3 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥273per unit | +2.5% | 31 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥149per 100 g | -6.8% | 12 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥310per 100 g | +1.4% | 25 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥1,079per 100 g | +17.1% | 43 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥176per kg | -8.9% | 16 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥336per kg | +3.8% | 31 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥484per kg | +2.4% | 29 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥894per kg | -3.9% | 15 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥374per kg | +0.3% | 24 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥378per kg | +25.7% | 43 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥187per piece | -1.3% | 21 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,171per pack | +0.2% | 25 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥667per serving | -11.1% | 10 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥750per plate | -10.7% | 9 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥287per piece | +3.2% | 34 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥347per serving | -4.4% | 8 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥949per 1,000 m | -3.5% | 11 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥605per kg | +2.4% | 37 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥1,447per garment | -13.7% | 12 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥170per L | -1.3% | 12 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥3,890per visit | -12.4% | 8 / 47 |
Average retail prices for 2026-09 from the Statistics Bureau's Retail Price Survey. The national average is a simple average of the surveyed cities, not a weighted one; ranks compare the cities covered on this site. Browse all item prices →
5-year price trend
Latest CPI by category (2020 = 100)
| Category | CPI (2026-09) |
|---|---|
| Food | 130.3 |
| Housing | 110.7 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 127.9 |
| Furniture & household | 124.5 |
| Clothing & footwear | 109.8 |
| Medical care | 106.9 |
| Transport & communication | 102.8 |
| Education | 71.6 |
| Culture & recreation | 119.1 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.2 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Aomori, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure