Cost of Living in Kitakyushu, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Kitakyushu is a government-designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan. Population about 930,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 116.2 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.2% year on year and +16.0% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 21 everyday items, Kitakyushu is +3.5% versus the national average, #10 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Kyushu region · government-designated city (e-Stat area code 40A01)
Overall 116.2 · YoY +2.2% · 5y +16.0% · everyday prices #10 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (134.4) and household goods (131.2) and least for education (89.6) and housing (104.8) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.2% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +3.2% 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 Kitakyushu
In Kitakyushu, 9 of 21 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Tofu (-10.5%), Rice (standard) (-10.4%), Banana (-7.5%). Pricier: Cabbage (+29.3%), Dry cleaning (standard) (+25.8%), Tomato (+17.1%).
| Item | Price in Kitakyushu | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,291per pack | -10.4% | 6 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥544per kg | -0.9% | 23 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥335per pack | +5.8% | 42 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥287per unit | +7.7% | 41 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥167per 100 g | +4.5% | 42 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥316per 100 g | +3.3% | 35 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥893per 100 g | -3.1% | 24 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥250per kg | +29.3% | 46 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥338per kg | +4.4% | 33 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥491per kg | +3.9% | 35 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥1,089per kg | +17.1% | 49 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥345per kg | -7.5% | 8 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥269per kg | -10.5% | 18 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥188per piece | -0.8% | 24 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,174per pack | +0.4% | 31 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥783per serving | +4.4% | 31 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥888per plate | +5.8% | 35 / 52 |
| Toilet paper | ¥968per 1,000 m | -1.5% | 21 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥575per kg | -2.7% | 12 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥2,109per garment | +25.8% | 47 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥170per L | -1.3% | 12 / 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 | 134.4 |
| Housing | 104.8 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 106.8 |
| Furniture & household | 131.2 |
| Clothing & footwear | 115.8 |
| Medical care | 107.4 |
| Transport & communication | 105.5 |
| Education | 89.6 |
| Culture & recreation | 118.6 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.6 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Kitakyushu, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure