Seoul vs Tokyo inflation, September 2026: +2.75% vs +2.7%
In September 2026, consumer prices were 2.75% higher than a year earlier in Seoul and 2.7% in Tokyo. Inflation in Seoul was 0.05 pp higher.
- Tokyo: food prices rose faster than prices overall (+3.3% vs +2.7%).
Recent figures
| Period | Seoul · All items | Tokyo · All items | Seoul · Food | Tokyo · Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | +2.75% | +2.7% | — | +3.3% |
| August 2026 | +2.8% | +1.9% | — | +3.8% |
| July 2026 | +2.47% | +1.8% | — | +4% |
| June 2026 | +2.75% | +1.6% | — | +3.7% |
| May 2026 | +2.69% | +1.3% | — | +3.9% |
| April 2026 | +2.11% | +1.4% | — | +3.9% |
| March 2026 | +1.97% | +1.5% | — | +3.2% |
| February 2026 | +2.07% | +1.6% | — | +3.8% |
| January 2026 | +2.02% | +1.6% | — | +3.3% |
Sources
- Seoul: Seoul (Statistics Korea, regional CPI) — Statistics Korea (KOSIS) · license
- Tokyo: Tokyo’s 23 wards (Statistics Bureau of Japan, 2025 base; 12-month changes from January 2026) — Statistics Bureau of Japan · license
Other city comparisons
Inflation in all countries · Inflation by city
This analysis was written by AI from official statistics and passed automated checks. Last checked: 2026-11-01