Cost of Living in Niigata, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Niigata is a prefectural capital in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Population about 780,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 112.6 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.5% year on year and +13.3% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen less than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Niigata is -2.8% versus the national average, #7 cheapest of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Hokuriku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 15A01)
Overall 112.6 · YoY +1.5% · 5y +13.3% · everyday prices #7 cheapest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (126.4) and household goods (125.3) and least for education (84.5) and housing (99.4) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +1.5% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +2.7% 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 Niigata
In Niigata, 15 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Beef (domestic) (-27.2%), Tofu (-21.8%), Eggs (chicken) (-19.5%). Pricier: Dry cleaning (standard) (+28.0%), Haircut fee (+24.9%), Cabbage (+15.4%).
| Item | Price in Niigata | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,074per pack | -16.3% | 2 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥528per kg | -3.8% | 17 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥255per pack | -19.5% | 1 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥255per unit | -4.3% | 14 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥150per 100 g | -6.1% | 14 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥298per 100 g | -2.6% | 13 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥671per 100 g | -27.2% | 1 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥223per kg | +15.4% | 40 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥272per kg | -16.0% | 6 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥431per kg | -8.8% | 11 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥985per kg | +5.9% | 34 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥329per kg | -11.8% | 4 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥235per kg | -21.8% | 8 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥170per piece | -10.3% | 2 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,145per pack | -2.1% | 15 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥777per serving | +3.6% | 28 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥865per plate | +3.0% | 29 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥267per piece | -4.0% | 9 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥372per serving | +2.5% | 25 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥1,009per 1,000 m | +2.6% | 40 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥613per kg | +3.8% | 43 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥2,146per garment | +28.0% | 49 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥169per L | -1.9% | 8 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥5,543per visit | +24.9% | 46 / 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 | 126.4 |
| Housing | 99.4 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 117.4 |
| Furniture & household | 125.3 |
| Clothing & footwear | 118.0 |
| Medical care | 106.9 |
| Transport & communication | 104.3 |
| Education | 84.5 |
| Culture & recreation | 121.4 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.8 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Niigata, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure