VanBasket Japan

Food Prices in Japan — October 2026

Name: Japan — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 October 2026

Current Index

199.5

vs World Average

+99.5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.82

+3% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.93

-15% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$7.30

+24% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$5.37

+138% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$63.82

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Арахис

INABA · 105g

Amazon Hub ロッカー, 大阪市 15 Sep

282 ¥
やわらか食感の食パン

Daiichiya Baking Co., Ltd. · 6 slices: 340g

まいばすけっと, 品川区 25 Jul

105 ¥
カマンベール入りチーズ

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

297 ¥
さける

雪印メグミルク

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

152 ¥
Blueberry Yoghurt

Meiji

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

181 ¥
オイコス高吸収タンパク質10g ブルーベリー

Danone

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

204 ¥
oikos Peach Yogurt

Danone

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

204 ¥
Oikos Strawberry Yogurt

Oikos

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

204 ¥
クリーム玄米ブランカカオ

Asahi · 2 x 36g、4枚(2枚×2個包装)

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

194 ¥
クリーム玄米ブランブルーベリー

Asahi · 2 x 36g、4枚(2枚×2個包装)

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

194 ¥
Maple Bran Cookies

Asahi

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

194 ¥
フロリダサンデーブルーベリー 1個

赤城乳業

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

238 ¥
Ice Cream Cone

Lawson

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

324 ¥
Pino Ice Cream

Morinaga Milk

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

194 ¥
ザ・グリーンティー

ハーゲンダッツ

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

373 ¥
Crunchy BAR

Häagen-Dazs · 80 ml

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

373 ¥
Crispy Sandwich ザ・リッチキャラメル

Häagen-Dazs,ハーゲンダッツ,ハーゲンダッツジャパン,タカナシ乳業

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

373 ¥
ハーゲンダッツロッキークランチストロベリーブラックココア

ハーゲンダッツ

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

373 ¥
ハーゲンダッツ　ロッキークランチ　ソルティハニーバター

ハーゲンダッツ

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

373 ¥
Houjicha latte Ice Cream

Häagen-Dazs

ローソン, 広島市 24 Jun

373 ¥

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Japan is significantly more expensive — 99.5% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $599 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +3.6% over the year, as of March 2026

Mar 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Mar 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), March 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Japan

Japan

199.5

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Switzerland 199.2 +99.2%

South Korea 208.8 +108.8%

Israel 188.7 +88.7%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Japan?

Yes, food in Japan is above average. The VanBasket Index is 199.5 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 99.5% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Japan per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Japan you can expect to spend around $599. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 199.5 (world = 100).

How does Japan compare to similar countries?

Japan has a VanBasket Index of 199.5. Similar or nearby countries: Switzerland, South Korea, Israel.

How often is the food price data for Japan updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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