Cost of living in Kobe
Cost at a glance
112.2
2026-03 (2020=100)
YoY
+1.7%
5-year change
+275.3%
1970-01
population
1,500,000
Overview
Kobe is a prefectural capital in the Kinki region of Japan. Population about 1,500,000. The latest overall CPI (2026-03) stands at 112.2 on a 2020 = 100 base, +1.7% year on year, and +275.3% cumulatively over the past 5 years. That puts Kobe at -0.4% versus the national average of 112.7.
What to know
Location & classification
Kinki region · prefectural capital (e-Stat area code 28A01)
Latest price movement
Overall 112.2 · YoY +1.7% · 5y +275.3%
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Cost context
Among the ten major spending categories this month, food (128.0) leads, while education (95.2) 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) |
|---|---|
| 食品 | 128.0 |
| 住房 | 105.6 |
| 光热及水电 | 103.9 |
| 家具及家务用品 | 119.1 |
| 被服及鞋履 | 114.7 |
| 医疗保健 | 103.3 |
| 交通通信 | 98.4 |
| 教育 | 95.2 |
| 文化娱乐 | 115.2 |
| 杂项 | 106.6 |