Cost of Living in Toyama, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Toyama is a prefectural capital in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Population about 410,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 115.6 on a 2020 = 100 base, +3.0% year on year and +15.5% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Toyama is +0.6% versus the national average, #26 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Hokuriku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 16A01)
Overall 115.6 · YoY +3.0% · 5y +15.5% · everyday prices #26 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for household goods (134.5) and food (129.9) and least for education (79.7) and transport & communications (102.8) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +3.0% year-on-year reading is broadly flat relative to the +3.1% 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 Toyama
In Toyama, 13 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Dry cleaning (standard) (-16.0%), Beef (domestic) (-15.9%), Cabbage (-9.5%). Pricier: Curry rice (dining out) (+18.0%), Haircut fee (+15.6%), Eggs (chicken) (+12.1%).
| Item | Price in Toyama | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,759per pack | +2.3% | 34 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥607per kg | +10.6% | 42 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥355per pack | +12.1% | 51 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥293per unit | +10.0% | 47 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥152per 100 g | -4.9% | 18 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥287per 100 g | -6.1% | 5 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥775per 100 g | -15.9% | 9 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥175per kg | -9.5% | 15 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥326per kg | +0.7% | 25 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥470per kg | -0.5% | 23 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥926per kg | -0.4% | 24 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥366per kg | -1.9% | 16 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥322per kg | +7.1% | 37 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥192per piece | +1.3% | 29 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,237per pack | +5.8% | 50 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥699per serving | -6.8% | 13 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥991per plate | +18.0% | 47 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥287per piece | +3.2% | 34 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥347per serving | -4.4% | 8 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥955per 1,000 m | -2.8% | 13 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥579per kg | -2.0% | 18 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥1,408per garment | -16.0% | 11 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥170per L | -1.3% | 12 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥5,133per visit | +15.6% | 45 / 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 | 129.9 |
| Housing | 108.1 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 120.2 |
| Furniture & household | 134.5 |
| Clothing & footwear | 115.1 |
| Medical care | 106.0 |
| Transport & communication | 102.8 |
| Education | 79.7 |
| Culture & recreation | 119.5 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.4 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Toyama, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure