Cost of Living in Japan (national), Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Japan (national) is a national aggregate in the Japan region of Japan. Population about 124,000,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 114.5 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.2% year on year and +14.4% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020.
What to know
Japan region · national aggregate (e-Stat area code 00000)
Overall 114.5 · YoY +2.2% · 5y +14.4%
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (130.2) and household goods (129.8) and least for education (89.9) and transport & communications (102.9) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.2% 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.
5-year price trend
Latest CPI by category (2020 = 100)
| Category | CPI (2026-09) |
|---|---|
| Food | 130.2 |
| Housing | 105.5 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 114.0 |
| Furniture & household | 129.8 |
| Clothing & footwear | 114.0 |
| Medical care | 107.0 |
| Transport & communication | 102.9 |
| Education | 89.9 |
| Culture & recreation | 120.2 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 |