Cost of living in Shizuoka
Cost at a glance
112.8
2026-03 (2020=100)
YoY
+2.4%
5-year change
+267.4%
1970-01
population
690,000
Overview
Shizuoka is a prefectural capital in the Tokai region of Japan. Population about 690,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-03) stands at 112.8 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.4% year on year, and +267.4% cumulatively over the past 5 years. That puts Shizuoka at +0.1% versus the national average of 112.7.
What to know
Location & classification
Tokai region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 22A01)
Latest price movement
Overall 112.8 · YoY +2.4% · 5y +267.4%
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Cost context
Among the ten major spending categories this month, food (128.0) leads, while education (95.4) 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 | 128.0 |
| Housing | 101.3 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 108.4 |
| Furniture & household | 126.7 |
| Clothing & footwear | 112.7 |
| Medical care | 104.9 |
| Transport & communication | 102.6 |
| Education | 95.4 |
| Culture & recreation | 116.9 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.2 |