Cost of Living in Hiroshima, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Hiroshima is a prefectural capital in the Chugoku region of Japan. Population about 1,190,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 114.8 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.1% year on year and +14.6% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Hiroshima is +3.2% versus the national average, #11 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Chugoku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 34A01)
Overall 114.8 · YoY +2.1% · 5y +14.6% · everyday prices #11 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (133.0) and household goods (124.8) and least for education (94.7) and transport & communications (101.8) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.1% 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 Hiroshima
In Hiroshima, 8 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Tofu (-19.8%), Rice (standard) (-8.7%), Cabbage (-8.4%). Pricier: Dry cleaning (standard) (+28.2%), Ramen (dining out) (+17.2%), Curry rice (dining out) (+16.5%).
| Item | Price in Hiroshima | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,354per pack | -8.7% | 11 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥617per kg | +12.4% | 45 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥337per pack | +6.4% | 46 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥268per unit | +0.6% | 28 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥150per 100 g | -6.1% | 14 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥306per 100 g | +0.1% | 21 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥845per 100 g | -8.3% | 16 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥177per kg | -8.4% | 18 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥342per kg | +5.6% | 37 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥460per kg | -2.6% | 19 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥940per kg | +1.1% | 27 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥386per kg | +3.5% | 33 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥241per kg | -19.8% | 10 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥208per piece | +9.8% | 42 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,169per pack | -0.0% | 24 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥879per serving | +17.2% | 49 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥978per plate | +16.5% | 46 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥295per piece | +6.1% | 41 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥392per serving | +8.0% | 30 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥949per 1,000 m | -3.5% | 11 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥610per kg | +3.2% | 42 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥2,148per garment | +28.2% | 50 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥181per L | +5.0% | 49 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥4,930per visit | +11.1% | 35 / 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 | 133.0 |
| Housing | 106.4 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 108.7 |
| Furniture & household | 124.8 |
| Clothing & footwear | 114.2 |
| Medical care | 104.7 |
| Transport & communication | 101.8 |
| Education | 94.7 |
| Culture & recreation | 119.3 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.5 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Hiroshima, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure