Cost of Living in Utsunomiya, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Utsunomiya is a prefectural capital in the Kanto region of Japan. Population about 510,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 113.3 on a 2020 = 100 base, +2.0% year on year and +13.5% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen less than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Utsunomiya is +0.5% versus the national average, #25 cheapest of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Kanto region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 09A01)
Overall 113.3 · YoY +2.0% · 5y +13.5% · everyday prices #25 cheapest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for household goods (132.4) and food (129.8) and least for education (86.6) and housing (100.5) (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 Utsunomiya
In Utsunomiya, 11 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Tofu (-21.5%), Potato (-19.6%), Onion (-12.9%). Pricier: Haircut fee (+26.2%), Beef (domestic) (+21.7%), Chicken (+20.2%).
| Item | Price in Utsunomiya | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,666per pack | -0.2% | 29 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥574per kg | +4.6% | 32 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥323per pack | +2.0% | 32 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥268per unit | +0.6% | 28 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥192per 100 g | +20.2% | 50 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥302per 100 g | -1.2% | 18 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥1,121per 100 g | +21.7% | 44 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥184per kg | -4.8% | 21 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥282per kg | -12.9% | 7 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥380per kg | -19.6% | 1 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥942per kg | +1.3% | 28 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥383per kg | +2.7% | 31 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥236per kg | -21.5% | 9 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥168per piece | -11.3% | 1 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,149per pack | -1.7% | 17 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥803per serving | +7.1% | 34 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥859per plate | +2.3% | 28 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥267per piece | -4.0% | 9 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥392per serving | +8.0% | 30 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥961per 1,000 m | -2.2% | 17 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥605per kg | +2.4% | 37 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥1,510per garment | -9.9% | 15 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥177per L | +2.7% | 43 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥5,603per visit | +26.2% | 47 / 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 | 100.5 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 112.8 |
| Furniture & household | 132.4 |
| Clothing & footwear | 108.1 |
| Medical care | 109.5 |
| Transport & communication | 104.4 |
| Education | 86.6 |
| Culture & recreation | 119.1 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.1 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Utsunomiya, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure