Cost of Living in Hokkaido region, Japan (2026-08)
Overview
Hokkaido region is a regional aggregate in the Japan region of Japan. The latest overall CPI (2026-08) stands at 117.1 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.6% year on year and +271.7% over the past 57 years. That is +2.4% versus the national average of 114.3, so prices run higher.
What to know
Japan region · regional aggregate (e-Stat area code 00042)
Overall 117.1 · YoY +2.6% · 57y +271.7%
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This month the highest indices are food (132.6) and utilities (129.4), while the lowest are education (79.9) and transport & communications (105.1). The latest +2.6% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +4.8% annual average of the past 57 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 (2026-08) |
|---|---|
| Food | 132.6 |
| Housing | 106.7 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 129.4 |
| Furniture & household | 123.0 |
| Clothing & footwear | 117.5 |
| Medical care | 105.5 |
| Transport & communication | 105.1 |
| Education | 79.9 |
| Culture & recreation | 119.9 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.7 |