Cost of living in Chiba
Cost at a glance
111.8
2026-03 (2020=100)
YoY
+1.6%
5-year change
+250.5%
1970-01
population
980,000
Overview
Chiba is a prefectural capital in the Kanto region of Japan. Population about 980,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-03) stands at 111.8 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.6% year on year, and +250.5% cumulatively over the past 5 years. That puts Chiba at -0.8% versus the national average of 112.7.
What to know
Location & classification
Kanto region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 12A01)
Latest price movement
Overall 111.8 · YoY +1.6% · 5y +250.5%
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Cost context
Among the ten major spending categories this month, food (125.9) leads, while education (99.0) is the cheapest. Use the chart below to see the multi-year trajectory and the table for each category's latest index.
5-year price trend
Latest CPI by category (2020 = 100)
| Category | CPI (2026-03) |
|---|---|
| Food | 125.9 |
| Housing | 105.4 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 107.7 |
| Furniture & household | 122.7 |
| Clothing & footwear | 113.0 |
| Medical care | 101.6 |
| Transport & communication | 101.9 |
| Education | 99.0 |
| Culture & recreation | 116.6 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.2 |