Cost of Living in Yamaguchi, Japan (2026-09)
Overview
Yamaguchi is a prefectural capital in the Chugoku region of Japan. Population about 190,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-09) stands at 114.5 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.8% year on year and +13.8% over the past 5 years. Prices have risen more than the national index (114.5) since 2020. Comparing actual prices of 24 everyday items, Yamaguchi is +4.4% versus the national average, #8 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked here.
What to know
Chugoku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 35A01)
Overall 114.5 · YoY +1.8% · 5y +13.8% · everyday prices #8 highest of 52
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Since 2020, prices have risen most for household goods (141.8) and food (132.6) and least for education (76.2) and transport & communications (104.7) (index, 2020 = 100). The latest +1.8% year-on-year reading is cooling relative to the +2.8% 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 Yamaguchi
In Yamaguchi, 7 of 24 everyday items cost less than the national average. Notably cheaper: Haircut fee (-10.3%), Bread (loaf) (-4.4%), Pork (domestic) (-3.2%). Pricier: Potato (+19.8%), Cabbage (+15.4%), Cup noodles (+12.4%).
| Item | Price in Yamaguchi | vs national average | Rank (cheapest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (standard) | ¥3,839per pack | +4.5% | 37 / 52 |
| Bread (loaf) | ¥525per kg | -4.4% | 15 / 52 |
| Eggs (chicken) | ¥329per pack | +3.9% | 36 / 52 |
| Milk | ¥289per unit | +8.5% | 42 / 52 |
| Chicken | ¥159per 100 g | -0.5% | 29 / 52 |
| Pork (domestic) | ¥296per 100 g | -3.2% | 11 / 52 |
| Beef (domestic) | ¥1,019per 100 g | +10.6% | 40 / 52 |
| Cabbage | ¥223per kg | +15.4% | 40 / 52 |
| Onion | ¥321per kg | -0.9% | 20 / 52 |
| Potato | ¥566per kg | +19.8% | 48 / 52 |
| Tomato | ¥967per kg | +4.0% | 31 / 52 |
| Banana | ¥386per kg | +3.5% | 33 / 52 |
| Tofu | ¥331per kg | +10.1% | 38 / 52 |
| Cup noodles | ¥213per piece | +12.4% | 45 / 52 |
| Beer | ¥1,218per pack | +4.2% | 44 / 52 |
| Ramen (dining out) | ¥804per serving | +7.2% | 37 / 52 |
| Curry rice (dining out) | ¥898per plate | +7.0% | 37 / 52 |
| Hamburger (fast food) | ¥280per piece | +0.7% | 22 / 47 |
| Coffee (cafe, standard) | ¥392per serving | +8.0% | 30 / 47 |
| Toilet paper | ¥993per 1,000 m | +1.0% | 32 / 52 |
| Laundry detergent | ¥579per kg | -2.0% | 18 / 52 |
| Dry cleaning (standard) | ¥1,816per garment | +8.4% | 38 / 52 |
| Gasoline | ¥170per L | -1.3% | 12 / 52 |
| Haircut fee | ¥3,980per visit | -10.3% | 13 / 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 | 132.6 |
| Housing | 105.9 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 105.5 |
| Furniture & household | 141.8 |
| Clothing & footwear | 109.2 |
| Medical care | 108.4 |
| Transport & communication | 104.7 |
| Education | 76.2 |
| Culture & recreation | 118.7 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.1 |
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Average salary in the prefecture around Yamaguchi, by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure