Cost of Living in Hamamatsu, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Hamamatsu is a government-designated city in the Tokai region of Japan. Population about 790,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 115.3 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.9% year on year and +14.7% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 21 everyday items, Hamamatsu is +0.7% versus the national average, #23 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Tokai region · government-designated city (e-Stat area code 22A02)
Overall 115.3 · YoY +1.9% · 5y +14.7% · everyday prices #23 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for household goods (132.9) and food (129.7) and least for education (74.1) and transport & communications (104.3) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +1.9% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +2.9% 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 Hamamatsu
In Hamamatsu, 13 of 21 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Curry rice (dining out) (-14.6%), Chicken (-12.4%), Cabbage (-8.9%). Pricier: Tofu (+42.7%), Ramen (dining out) (+10.8%), Rice (standard) (+9.7%).
| Item | Price in Hamamatsu | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥4,032per pack | +9.7% | 46 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥563per kg | +2.6% | 26 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥340per pack | +7.4% | 47 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥279per unit | +4.7% | 35 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥140per 100 g | -12.4% | 1 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥298per 100 g | -2.6% | 13 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥960per 100 g | +4.2% | 30 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥176per kg | -8.9% | 16 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥320per kg | -1.2% | 19 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥453per kg | -4.1% | 16 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥882per kg | -5.2% | 13 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥358per kg | -4.0% | 12 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥429per kg | +42.7% | 49 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥181per piece | -4.5% | 12 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,120per pack | -4.2% | 2 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥831per serving | +10.8% | 41 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥717per plate | -14.6% | 6 / 52 |
| Toilet paper | ¥978per 1,000 m | -0.5% | 24 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥575per kg | -2.7% | 12 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥1,621per garment | -3.3% | 26 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥174per L | +1.0% | 31 / 52 |
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 | 129.7 |
| Housing | 108.5 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 114.6 |
| Furniture & household | 132.9 |
| Clothing & footwear | 115.4 |
| Medical care | 108.6 |
| Transport & communication | 104.3 |
| Education | 74.1 |
| Culture & recreation | 121.5 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.3 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Hamamatsu, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure