Local prices in Sendai
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)Cheapest | per bowl | ¥530 | ≈ US$3.35 | −15% |
| Beef bowl (restaurant)Cheapest | per bowl | ¥479 | ≈ US$3.03 | −2% |
| Café coffee | per cup | ¥570 | ≈ US$3.6 | −11% |
| Hamburger (restaurant)Cheapest | each | ¥265 | ≈ US$1.68 | −5% |
| Nigiri sushi (restaurant) | per serving | ¥1,500 | ≈ US$9.48 | −20% |
| Beer (restaurant) | per 500 mL bottle | ¥711 | ≈ US$4.5 | +8% |
Transport
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GasolineCheapest | per litre | ¥165 | ≈ US$1.04 | −4% |
| Kerosene | per 18 litres | ¥2,483 | ≈ US$15.7 | −5% |
| Taxi fare (4 km) | per trip | ¥1,700 | ≈ US$10.75 | −6% |
| Non-JR train fare (11 km) | per trip | ¥340 | ≈ US$2.15 | +31% |
| Local bus fare (7 km) | per trip | ¥375 | ≈ US$2.37 | +63% |
Everyday services
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day spa bath (super sento etc., not a regular public bath) | per person | ¥1,510 | ≈ US$9.55 | −56% |
| Men's haircut | per visit | ¥3,803 | ≈ US$24.04 | −12% |
| Karaoke room fee | per person | ¥1,068 | ≈ US$6.75 | −20% |
Groceries
| Item | Unit | Price | ≈ USD | vs Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White breadCheapest | per 1 kg | ¥496 | ≈ US$3.14 | −12% |
| MilkCheapest | per 1,000 mL bottle | ¥252 | ≈ US$1.59 | −5% |
| Eggs | per pack of 10 | ¥325 | ≈ US$2.05 | +1% |
| Koshihikari rice | per 5 kg bag | ¥3,995 | ≈ US$25.26 | −8% |
| Bottled mineral waterCheapest | per 2,000 mL bottle | ¥111 | ≈ US$0.7 | −13% |