Tokyo vs Chicago inflation, September 2026: +2.7% vs +2.9%
In September 2026, consumer prices were 2.7% higher than a year earlier in Tokyo and 2.9% in Chicago. Inflation in Chicago was 0.2 pp higher.
Food price inflation: Tokyo +3.3%, Chicago +1.4%.
- Tokyo: food prices rose faster than prices overall (+3.3% vs +2.7%).
- Chicago: food prices rose more slowly than prices overall (+1.4% vs +2.9%).
Recent figures
| Period | Tokyo · All items | Chicago · All items | Tokyo · Food | Chicago · Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | +2.7% | +2.9% | +3.3% | +1.4% |
| August 2026 | +1.9% | +2.4% | +3.8% | +0.9% |
| July 2026 | +1.8% | +2.5% | +4% | +1.3% |
| June 2026 | +1.6% | +2.5% | +3.7% | +0.8% |
| May 2026 | +1.3% | +3.7% | +3.9% | +0.7% |
| April 2026 | +1.4% | +3.1% | +3.9% | +2.2% |
| March 2026 | +1.5% | +2.3% | +3.2% | +1.4% |
| February 2026 | +1.6% | +2% | +3.8% | +1.1% |
| January 2026 | +1.6% | +1.3% | +3.3% | -0.6% |
Sources
- Tokyo: Tokyo’s 23 wards (Statistics Bureau of Japan, 2025 base; 12-month changes from January 2026) — Statistics Bureau of Japan · license
- Chicago: Chicago–Naperville–Elgin metro area (BLS, CPI-U) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · license
Other city comparisons
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This analysis was written by AI from official statistics and passed automated checks. Last checked: 2026-11-01