Cost of living in Hiroshima
Cost at a glance
112.8
2026-03 (2020=100)
YoY
+1.5%
5-year change
+255.8%
1970-01
population
1,190,000
Overview
Hiroshima is a prefectural capital in the Chugoku region of Japan. Population about 1,190,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-03) stands at 112.8 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.5% year on year, and +255.8% cumulatively over the past 5 years. That puts Hiroshima at +0.1% versus the national average of 112.7.
What to know
Location & classification
Chugoku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 34A01)
Latest price movement
Overall 112.8 · YoY +1.5% · 5y +255.8%
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Cost context
Among the ten major spending categories this month, food (130.9) leads, while transport & communications (100.5) 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 | 130.9 |
| Housing | 105.8 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 103.0 |
| Furniture & household | 118.4 |
| Clothing & footwear | 111.9 |
| Medical care | 102.3 |
| Transport & communication | 100.5 |
| Education | 101.0 |
| Culture & recreation | 115.5 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.8 |