Cost of Living in Tokai region, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Tokai region is a regional aggregate in the Japan region of Japan. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 114.9 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.1% year on year and +14.8% 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 00050)
Overall 114.9 · YoY +2.1% · 5y +14.8%
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for household goods (136.2) and food (129.1) and least for education (90.8) and transport & communications (103.3) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.1% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +3.0% 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 | 129.1 |
| Housing | 105.6 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 116.4 |
| Furniture & household | 136.2 |
| Clothing & footwear | 117.3 |
| Medical care | 108.2 |
| Transport & communication | 103.3 |
| Education | 90.8 |
| Culture & recreation | 120.1 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.8 |