Tokyo vs New York inflation, September 2026: +2.7% vs +4.5%
In September 2026, consumer prices were 2.7% higher than a year earlier in Tokyo and 4.5% in New York. Inflation in New York was 1.8 pp higher.
Food price inflation: Tokyo +3.3%, New York +2.1%.
- Tokyo: food prices rose faster than prices overall (+3.3% vs +2.7%).
- New York: food prices rose more slowly than prices overall (+2.1% vs +4.5%).
Recent figures
| Period | Tokyo · All items | New York · All items | Tokyo · Food | New York · Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | +2.7% | +4.5% | +3.3% | +2.1% |
| August 2026 | +1.9% | +4.3% | +3.8% | +3.1% |
| July 2026 | +1.8% | +4.6% | +4% | +3.3% |
| June 2026 | +1.6% | +4.1% | +3.7% | +4% |
| May 2026 | +1.3% | +5.1% | +3.9% | +4% |
| April 2026 | +1.4% | +4.6% | +3.9% | +5.9% |
| March 2026 | +1.5% | +4% | +3.2% | +3.2% |
| February 2026 | +1.6% | +3.2% | +3.8% | +3.4% |
| January 2026 | +1.6% | +2.9% | +3.3% | +3.3% |
Sources
- Tokyo: Tokyo’s 23 wards (Statistics Bureau of Japan, 2025 base; 12-month changes from January 2026) — Statistics Bureau of Japan · license
- New York: New York–Newark–Jersey City metro area (BLS, CPI-U) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 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