Cost of living in Yokohama
Cost at a glance
112.3
2026-03 (2020=100)
YoY
+1.4%
5-year change
+267.0%
1970-01
population
3,770,000
Overview
Yokohama is a prefectural capital in the Kanto region of Japan. Population about 3,770,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-03) stands at 112.3 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.4% year on year, and +267.0% cumulatively over the past 5 years. That puts Yokohama at -0.4% versus the national average of 112.7.
What to know
Location & classification
Kanto region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 14A01)
Latest price movement
Overall 112.3 · YoY +1.4% · 5y +267.0%
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Cost context
Among the ten major spending categories this month, food (128.2) leads, while transport & communications (99.7) 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 | 128.2 |
| Housing | 104.2 |
| Utilities (fuel & water) | 108.5 |
| Furniture & household | 123.0 |
| Clothing & footwear | 110.5 |
| Medical care | 103.0 |
| Transport & communication | 99.7 |
| Education | 100.6 |
| Culture & recreation | 120.7 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.4 |