Cost of Living in Sagamihara, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Sagamihara is a government-designated city in the Kanto region of Japan. Population about 720,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 115.0 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.7% year on year and +14.9% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 21 everyday items, Sagamihara is +2.3% versus the national average, #15 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Kanto region · government-designated city (e-Stat area code 14A03)
Overall 115.0 · YoY +2.7% · 5y +14.9% · everyday prices #15 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (131.2) and household goods (122.7) and least for education (97.3) and transport & communications (101.6) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.7% year-on-year reading is broadly flat 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.
Prices of everyday items in Sagamihara
In Sagamihara, 13 of 21 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Ramen (dining out) (-17.3%), Chicken (-11.8%), Laundry detergent (-10.3%). Pricier: Tofu (+33.7%), Beef (domestic) (+27.7%), Tomato (+21.3%).
| Item | Price in Sagamihara | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,449per pack | -6.1% | 15 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥567per kg | +3.3% | 27 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥316per pack | -0.2% | 14 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥260per unit | -2.4% | 18 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥141per 100 g | -11.8% | 2 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥284per 100 g | -7.1% | 4 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥1,176per 100 g | +27.7% | 49 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥198per kg | +2.4% | 27 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥353per kg | +9.0% | 44 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥488per kg | +3.3% | 32 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥1,128per kg | +21.3% | 50 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥434per kg | +16.4% | 47 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥402per kg | +33.7% | 47 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥187per piece | -1.3% | 21 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,152per pack | -1.5% | 18 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥620per serving | -17.3% | 5 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥800per plate | -4.7% | 16 / 52 |
| Toilet paper | ¥958per 1,000 m | -2.5% | 16 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥530per kg | -10.3% | 3 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥1,665per garment | -0.7% | 29 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥168per L | -2.5% | 6 / 52 |
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 | 131.2 |
| Housing | 107.0 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 117.7 |
| Furniture & household | 122.7 |
| Clothing & footwear | 107.4 |
| Medical care | 105.5 |
| Transport & communication | 101.6 |
| Education | 97.3 |
| Culture & recreation | 118.8 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.8 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Sagamihara, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure