Cost of Living in Takamatsu, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Takamatsu is a prefectural capital in the Shikoku region of Japan. Population about 420,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 113.3 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.0% year on year and +13.3% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen less than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Takamatsu is +1.2% versus the national average, #20 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Shikoku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 37A01)
Overall 113.3 · YoY +2.0% · 5y +13.3% · everyday prices #20 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for food (129.8) and household goods (128.7) and least for education (77.2) and transport & communications (102.6) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +2.0% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +2.7% 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 Takamatsu
In Takamatsu, 11 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Potato (-17.2%), Beef (domestic) (-12.8%), Hamburger (fast food) (-10.1%). Pricier: Dry cleaning (standard) (+33.5%), Cup noodles (+9.8%), Tomato (+8.9%).
| Item | Price in Takamatsu | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,677per pack | +0.1% | 30 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥558per kg | +1.6% | 24 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥330per pack | +4.2% | 39 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥289per unit | +8.5% | 42 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥150per 100 g | -6.1% | 14 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥321per 100 g | +5.0% | 42 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥803per 100 g | -12.8% | 14 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥183per kg | -5.3% | 20 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥346per kg | +6.9% | 40 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥391per kg | -17.2% | 4 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥1,013per kg | +8.9% | 42 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥366per kg | -1.9% | 16 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥277per kg | -7.9% | 20 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥208per piece | +9.8% | 42 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,142per pack | -2.3% | 12 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥709per serving | -5.5% | 16 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥904per plate | +7.7% | 41 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥250per piece | -10.1% | 2 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥394per serving | +8.6% | 40 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥995per 1,000 m | +1.2% | 33 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥589per kg | -0.3% | 29 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥2,237per garment | +33.5% | 52 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥176per L | +2.1% | 37 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥4,438per visit | -0.0% | 24 / 47 |
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 | 129.8 |
| Housing | 102.6 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 114.1 |
| Furniture & household | 128.7 |
| Clothing & footwear | 113.8 |
| Medical care | 108.2 |
| Transport & communication | 102.6 |
| Education | 77.2 |
| Culture & recreation | 118.4 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.6 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Takamatsu, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure