Cost of Living in Okayama, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Okayama is a prefectural capital in the Chugoku region of Japan. Population about 720,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 113.8 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.5% year on year and +13.6% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen less than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Okayama is +1.1% versus the national average, #21 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Chugoku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 33A01)
Overall 113.8 · YoY +2.5% · 5y +13.6% · everyday prices #21 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (131.9) and household goods (126.6) and least for education (90.7) and transport & communications (101.9) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.5% year-on-year reading is broadly flat 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 Okayama
In Okayama, 10 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Tofu (-35.8%), Hamburger (fast food) (-9.0%), Onion (-7.7%). Pricier: Dry cleaning (standard) (+30.1%), Rice (standard) (+20.9%), Tomato (+16.8%).
| Item | Price in Okayama | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥4,442per pack | +20.9% | 51 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥525per kg | -4.4% | 15 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥307per pack | -3.0% | 8 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥254per unit | -4.7% | 12 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥169per 100 g | +5.8% | 45 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥321per 100 g | +5.0% | 42 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥971per 100 g | +5.4% | 33 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥204per kg | +5.5% | 32 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥299per kg | -7.7% | 12 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥443per kg | -6.2% | 14 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥1,086per kg | +16.8% | 48 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥361per kg | -3.2% | 14 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥193per kg | -35.8% | 1 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥192per piece | +1.3% | 29 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,233per pack | +5.5% | 49 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥764per serving | +1.9% | 27 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥883per plate | +5.2% | 32 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥253per piece | -9.0% | 3 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥347per serving | -4.4% | 8 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥998per 1,000 m | +1.5% | 35 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥605per kg | +2.4% | 37 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥2,180per garment | +30.1% | 51 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥174per L | +1.0% | 31 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥4,275per visit | -3.7% | 18 / 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 | 131.9 |
| Housing | 104.0 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 113.2 |
| Furniture & household | 126.6 |
| Clothing & footwear | 106.9 |
| Medical care | 109.1 |
| Transport & communication | 101.9 |
| Education | 90.7 |
| Culture & recreation | 119.7 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.0 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Okayama, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure