Local prices in Hiroshima
Compare monthly average retail prices across 12 Japanese cities. These are government survey figures; actual shop prices vary by store, brand and date.
Eating out
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuka soba ramen (restaurant) | per bowl | ¥879 | ≈ US$5.56 | +42% |
| Beef bowl (restaurant) | per bowl | ¥577 | ≈ US$3.65 | +18% |
| Café coffee | per cup | ¥530 | ≈ US$3.35 | −17% |
| Hamburger (restaurant) | each | ¥295 | ≈ US$1.87 | +5% |
| Nigiri sushi (restaurant) | per serving | ¥1,815 | ≈ US$11.48 | −3% |
| Beer (restaurant) | per 500 mL bottle | ¥729 | ≈ US$4.61 | +11% |
Transport
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | per litre | ¥180 | ≈ US$1.14 | +5% |
| Kerosene | per 18 litres | ¥2,688 | ≈ US$16.99 | +3% |
| Taxi fare (4 km) | per trip | ¥1,700 | ≈ US$10.75 | −6% |
| Non-JR train fare (11 km) | per trip | ¥380 | ≈ US$2.4 | +46% |
| Local bus fare (7 km) | per trip | ¥240 | ≈ US$1.52 | +4% |
Everyday services
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day spa bath (super sento etc., not a regular public bath) | per person | ¥1,350 | ≈ US$8.54 | −61% |
| Men's haircut | per visit | ¥4,059 | ≈ US$25.66 | −6% |
| Karaoke room fee | per person | ¥1,234 | ≈ US$7.8 | −7% |
Groceries
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White bread | per 1 kg | ¥624 | ≈ US$3.95 | +10% |
| Milk | per 1,000 mL bottle | ¥268 | ≈ US$1.69 | +2% |
| Eggs | per pack of 10 | ¥337 | ≈ US$2.13 | +5% |
| Koshihikari rice | per 5 kg bag | ¥3,908 | ≈ US$24.71 | −10% |
| Bottled mineral water | per 2,000 mL bottle | ¥118 | ≈ US$0.75 | −7% |