"Sleep is a Cost-Effective Investment," 80% Agree, But Wallets Remain Tight? The "Sleep Investment Gap" Brought by Rising Prices
A survey by MoonMoon Co., Ltd. reveals that while nearly 80% of Japanese people recognize sleep as the most cost-effective health investment, the reality of rising prices has led to a "sleep investment gap," with "0 yen" being the most common acceptable monthly investment.
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Amidst rising prices and increasing cost-of-living awareness, the importance of "sleep" as a minimal investment to improve physical and mental well-being and maximize performance is once again drawing attention. MoonMoon Co., Ltd., which operates the comfortable sleep product introduction site "Mattress Otaku," conducted the "Japanese 'Sleep Cost-Performance Awareness' Survey 2026" targeting 200 men and women in their 20s to 60s nationwide. The results showed that while approximately 80% (79.0%) agreed that "sleep is the most cost-effective health investment," the most common acceptable monthly investment was "0 yen (don't want to spend money)" (25.5%). In an era where rising prices are squeezing household budgets, a "sleep investment dilemma" has emerged for modern people who highly value sleep but must be extremely cautious about actual expenditures.
Background of the Survey
The sleep tech market is projected to expand in 2026. However, prolonged rising prices and stagnant real wages are casting a shadow over consumer purchasing behavior. While the need to "improve sleep for health" is increasing, how much can people actually allocate each month? This survey meticulously analyzed the discrepancy between "awareness" and "actual spending" on sleep, visualizing the "sleep investment dilemma" faced by modern individuals.
Survey Summary
- 79.0% agree with the idea that "sleep is the ultimate investment." All generations recognize it as an efficient health management method.
- On the other hand, "0 yen per month" was the most common investment amount at 25.5%. 64.5% desire a super low budget of "less than 1,000 yen per month."
- 26.5% of respondents "did not spend any money" in the past year. Investment in paid sleep apps was 0%, directly hit by the wave of fixed cost reduction.
- Approximately 30% of respondents "originally did not (or could not) spend money" due to the impact of rising prices.
- A polarization between "reviewing lifestyle habits (0 yen)" and "bedding (one-time investment)." A return to "things that can be used for a long time once purchased" rather than monthly subscriptions.
* When citing these survey results, please include the URL of "Mattress Otaku" (https://mattress.moonmoon.biz/).
Detailed Data
Q1. Are you currently satisfied with your sleep quality?
Slightly dissatisfied: 33.5%
Slightly satisfied: 26.5%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 22.5%
Very dissatisfied: 14.0%
Very satisfied: 3.5%
→ Combining "very dissatisfied" and "slightly dissatisfied" reaches approximately 47.5%, indicating the serious sleep concerns of Japanese people. The fact that "very satisfied" is only 3.5% suggests a microcosm of modern "sleep-deprived society" where many people have not achieved ideal sleep.
Q2. What did you spend money on to improve your sleep quality in the past year?
Did not spend any money in particular: 26.5%
Pillow: 17.9%
Mattress/Futon: 13.6%
Recovery wear: 8.9%
Duvet/Blanket: 8.6%
Others: 24.5% (Pajamas: 5.3%, Air conditioning/air purifier for bedroom: 5.0%, Curtains: 5.0%, etc.)
→ "Did not spend any money in particular" was the most common answer, suggesting a cautious attitude towards actual spending despite health consciousness. A tendency to prioritize tangible assets that ensure "physical comfort," such as pillows and mattresses, is observed.
Q3. Has the impact of rising prices changed your spending on sleep-related items?
No change from before: 44.0%
Originally did not spend money on sleep: 29.5%
Slightly reduced: 13.0%
Increased from before: 9.0%
Significantly reduced: 4.5%
→ The percentage of those who "increased" spending was less than 10%, suggesting that rising prices may have eliminated the "leeway to consider investing in sleep" itself. Including those who "originally did not spend money," over 70% are not making active additional expenditures on sleep, highlighting the reality that cost-saving awareness outweighs investment in comfortable sleep.
Q4. How much do you think is a "reasonable investment" per month to improve sleep quality?
0 yen (don't want to spend money): 25.5%
500-1,000 yen: 23.5%
1,000-3,000 yen: 21.0%
Less than 500 yen: 15.5%
3,000-5,000 yen: 10.0%
5,000 yen or more: 4.5%
→ "0 yen" was the most common answer, and approximately 65% of respondents desired less than 1,000 yen per month. This indicates that many consumers dislike viewing sleep improvement as a "monthly running cost" and have an extremely strict cost awareness, wanting to solve it within a budget that doesn't burden their household or even for "free."
Q5. Do you agree with the opinion that "sleep is the most cost-effective health investment"?
Slightly agree: 54.5%
Strongly agree: 24.5%
Neither agree nor disagree: 17.5%
Background of the Survey
The sleep tech market is projected to expand in 2026. However, prolonged rising prices and stagnant real wages are casting a shadow over consumer purchasing behavior. While the need to "improve sleep for health" is increasing, how much can people actually allocate each month? This survey meticulously analyzed the discrepancy between "awareness" and "actual spending" on sleep, visualizing the "sleep investment dilemma" faced by modern individuals.
Survey Summary
- 79.0% agree with the idea that "sleep is the ultimate investment." All generations recognize it as an efficient health management method.
- On the other hand, "0 yen per month" was the most common investment amount at 25.5%. 64.5% desire a super low budget of "less than 1,000 yen per month."
- 26.5% of respondents "did not spend any money" in the past year. Investment in paid sleep apps was 0%, directly hit by the wave of fixed cost reduction.
- Approximately 30% of respondents "originally did not (or could not) spend money" due to the impact of rising prices.
- A polarization between "reviewing lifestyle habits (0 yen)" and "bedding (one-time investment)." A return to "things that can be used for a long time once purchased" rather than monthly subscriptions.
* When citing these survey results, please include the URL of "Mattress Otaku" (https://mattress.moonmoon.biz/).
Detailed Data
Q1. Are you currently satisfied with your sleep quality?
Slightly dissatisfied: 33.5%
Slightly satisfied: 26.5%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 22.5%
Very dissatisfied: 14.0%
Very satisfied: 3.5%
→ Combining "very dissatisfied" and "slightly dissatisfied" reaches approximately 47.5%, indicating the serious sleep concerns of Japanese people. The fact that "very satisfied" is only 3.5% suggests a microcosm of modern "sleep-deprived society" where many people have not achieved ideal sleep.
Q2. What did you spend money on to improve your sleep quality in the past year?
Did not spend any money in particular: 26.5%
Pillow: 17.9%
Mattress/Futon: 13.6%
Recovery wear: 8.9%
Duvet/Blanket: 8.6%
Others: 24.5% (Pajamas: 5.3%, Air conditioning/air purifier for bedroom: 5.0%, Curtains: 5.0%, etc.)
→ "Did not spend any money in particular" was the most common answer, suggesting a cautious attitude towards actual spending despite health consciousness. A tendency to prioritize tangible assets that ensure "physical comfort," such as pillows and mattresses, is observed.
Q3. Has the impact of rising prices changed your spending on sleep-related items?
No change from before: 44.0%
Originally did not spend money on sleep: 29.5%
Slightly reduced: 13.0%
Increased from before: 9.0%
Significantly reduced: 4.5%
→ The percentage of those who "increased" spending was less than 10%, suggesting that rising prices may have eliminated the "leeway to consider investing in sleep" itself. Including those who "originally did not spend money," over 70% are not making active additional expenditures on sleep, highlighting the reality that cost-saving awareness outweighs investment in comfortable sleep.
Q4. How much do you think is a "reasonable investment" per month to improve sleep quality?
0 yen (don't want to spend money): 25.5%
500-1,000 yen: 23.5%
1,000-3,000 yen: 21.0%
Less than 500 yen: 15.5%
3,000-5,000 yen: 10.0%
5,000 yen or more: 4.5%
→ "0 yen" was the most common answer, and approximately 65% of respondents desired less than 1,000 yen per month. This indicates that many consumers dislike viewing sleep improvement as a "monthly running cost" and have an extremely strict cost awareness, wanting to solve it within a budget that doesn't burden their household or even for "free."
Q5. Do you agree with the opinion that "sleep is the most cost-effective health investment"?
Slightly agree: 54.5%
Strongly agree: 24.5%
Neither agree nor disagree: 17.5%