Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 63% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (¥2,223) | ¥1,034 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (¥1,433) | ¥790 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (¥755) | ¥518 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.55 (¥224) | ¥219 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (¥1,046) | ¥311 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (¥806) | ¥564 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (¥717) | ¥1,287 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (¥410) | ¥611 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.09 (¥359) | ¥399 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (¥576) | ¥307 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (¥1,619) | ¥1,249 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.22 (¥371) | ¥203 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.87 (¥252) | ¥177 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,199 (¥369,238) | ¥358,144 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,362 (¥295,655) | ¥174,960 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (¥19,048) | ¥20,112 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,493 (¥219,200) | ¥167,408 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,175 (¥191,297) | ¥104,544 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$176 (¥15,515) | ¥13,280 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (¥7,681) | ¥4,420 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$625 (¥54,947) | ¥61,842 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (¥17,377) | ¥10,283 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$21 (¥1,844) | ¥1,221 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (¥3,066) | ¥2,831 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$134 (¥11,813) | ¥8,396 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$94 (¥8,235) | ¥5,233 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (¥17,431) | ¥9,250 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (¥18,989) | ¥12,490 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 72% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,377 (¥4,078,218) | ¥2,997,270 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.82 (¥248) | ¥169 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$188 (¥16,535) | ¥8,633 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (¥1,227) | ¥1,575 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (¥440) | ¥2,993 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$57 (¥4,989) | ¥6,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (¥636) | ¥1,337 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (¥520) | ¥948 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (¥703) | ¥622 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.38 (¥297) | ¥223 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.59 (¥315) | ¥204 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (¥3,396) | ¥4,086 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$79 (¥6,979) | ¥5,118 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (¥3,699) | ¥3,855 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$236 (¥20,735) | ¥12,839 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$135 (¥11,908) | ¥7,916 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (¥1,808) | ¥1,898 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.87 (¥516) | ¥526 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (¥1,115) | ¥631 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,304 (¥114,659) | ¥35,175 | + 226% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.24 (¥21) | ¥52 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (¥5,904) | ¥9,541 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (¥3,517) | ¥578 | + 508% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,503 prices entered by 216 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Japan
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