Cost of Living in Hokkaido region, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Hokkaido region is a regional aggregate in the Japan region of Japan. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 117.5 on a 2020 = 100 base, +3.0% year on year and +17.1% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020.
What to know
Japan region · regional aggregate (e-Stat area code 00042)
Overall 117.5 · YoY +3.0% · 5y +17.1%
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (133.0) and utilities (129.3) and least for education (79.9) and transport & communications (105.5) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +3.0% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +3.4% 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 | 133.0 |
| Housing | 106.9 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 129.3 |
| Furniture & household | 126.2 |
| Clothing & footwear | 118.5 |
| Medical care | 105.8 |
| Transport & communication | 105.5 |
| Education | 79.9 |
| Culture & recreation | 119.6 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.8 |