Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Nerima (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$2.15 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥266 (NZ$3.60) | NZ$8 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | NZ$6 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | NZ$3.39 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | NZ$3.32 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (NZ$2.70) | NZ$4.31 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$3.77 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.27 | + 3% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 (NZ$2,971) | NZ$3,068 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 (NZ$1,891) | NZ$2,605 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 (NZ$184) | NZ$279 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (NZ$1,013) | NZ$2,393 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 (NZ$608) | NZ$1,982 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (NZ$135) | NZ$183 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (NZ$68) | NZ$80 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 (NZ$270) | NZ$753 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (NZ$135) | NZ$234 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 (NZ$34) | NZ$28 | + 21% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (NZ$95) | NZ$112 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 (NZ$61) | NZ$68 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 (NZ$61) | NZ$182 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (NZ$203) | NZ$213 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | NZ$35,093 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 (NZ$1.62) | NZ$2.12 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 (NZ$124) | NZ$213 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$62 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | NZ$7 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$3.47 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$4.03 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 (NZ$49) | NZ$38 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (NZ$54) | NZ$64 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 (NZ$53) | NZ$36 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$216 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (NZ$135) | NZ$135 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 (NZ$17) | NZ$17 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.38 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$689 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 (NZ$0.24) | NZ$0.32 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (NZ$135) | NZ$81 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 (NZ$5.67) | NZ$34 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,400 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,493 (¥480,744) in Nerima.
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