Cost of living in Saitama
Cost at a glance
111.2
2026-03 (2020=100)
YoY
+1.3%
5-year change
+264.6%
1970-01
population
1,340,000
Overview
Saitama is a prefectural capital in the Kanto region of Japan. Population about 1,340,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-03) stands at 111.2 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.3% year on year, and +264.6% cumulatively over the past 5 years. That puts Saitama at -1.3% versus the national average of 112.7.
What to know
Location & classification
Kanto region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 11A01)
Latest price movement
Overall 111.2 · YoY +1.3% · 5y +264.6%
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Cost context
Among the ten major spending categories this month, household goods (127.1) leads, while education (100.0) is the cheapest. Use the chart below to see the multi-year trajectory and the table for each category's latest index.
5-year price trend
Latest CPI by category (2020 = 100)
| Category | CPI (2026-03) |
|---|---|
| Food | 125.4 |
| Housing | 103.7 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 102.5 |
| Furniture & household | 127.1 |
| Clothing & footwear | 108.9 |
| Medical care | 106.0 |
| Transport & communication | 104.2 |
| Education | 100.0 |
| Culture & recreation | 117.9 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.4 |