Cost of living in Niigata
Cost at a glance
111.1
2026-03 (2020=100)
YoY
+0.9%
5-year change
+264.3%
1970-01
population
780,000
Overview
Niigata is a prefectural capital in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Population about 780,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-03) stands at 111.1 on a 2020 = 100 base, +0.9% year on year, and +264.3% cumulatively over the past 5 years. That puts Niigata at -1.4% versus the national average of 112.7.
What to know
Location & classification
Hokuriku region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 15A01)
Latest price movement
Overall 111.1 · YoY +0.9% · 5y +264.3%
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Cost context
Among the ten major spending categories this month, food (125.4) leads, while education (91.7) 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) |
|---|---|
| 식료 | 125.4 |
| 주거 | 99.3 |
| 광열·수도 | 113.0 |
| 가구·가사용품 | 117.6 |
| 피복·신발 | 115.8 |
| 보건의료 | 103.7 |
| 교통·통신 | 103.5 |
| 교육 | 91.7 |
| 교양오락 | 117.7 |
| 잡비 | 106.9 |