1The prices of goods and the general price level, often used when talking about the cost of living or economic conditions.
最近の物価上昇で家計が厳しくなっている。
Household budgets have become tight due to the recent rise in prices.
都市部と地方では物価に差があることが多い。
There is often a difference in prices between urban and rural areas.
物価指数は物価の変動を表す指標の一つだ。
The price index is one indicator used to measure changes in prices.