Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (¥1,831) | ¥1,145 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (¥1,100) | ¥719 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (¥602) | ¥437 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.55 (¥209) | ¥211 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (¥646) | ¥282 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (¥590) | ¥815 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (¥582) | ¥951 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.11 (¥338) | ¥984 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.14 (¥258) | ¥421 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.17 (¥425) | ¥268 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (¥1,504) | ¥1,770 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.47 (¥285) | ¥217 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.91 (¥239) | ¥225 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,304 (¥271,614) | ¥194,768 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,706 (¥222,476) | ¥126,641 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (¥21,400) | ¥21,178 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,263 (¥186,051) | ¥142,258 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,863 (¥153,133) | ¥80,836 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$221 (¥18,165) | ¥13,643 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$80 (¥6,568) | ¥3,988 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$766 (¥62,947) | ¥59,521 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$269 (¥22,116) | ¥17,809 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (¥1,273) | ¥665 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (¥2,631) | ¥2,700 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (¥9,633) | ¥7,941 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$79 (¥6,530) | ¥4,162 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (¥12,352) | ¥7,471 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$204 (¥16,779) | ¥15,388 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,961 (¥3,203,310) | ¥2,576,380 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.69 (¥221) | ¥161 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$188 (¥15,486) | ¥16,725 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$10 (¥853) | ¥1,370 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (¥640) | ¥1,955 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (¥4,380) | ¥3,523 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (¥658) | ¥2,205 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (¥555) | ¥648 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (¥503) | ¥409 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.10 (¥255) | ¥143 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.36 (¥358) | ¥184 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$35 (¥2,912) | ¥3,583 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$71 (¥5,865) | ¥4,280 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (¥3,103) | ¥3,593 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$206 (¥16,923) | ¥20,657 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$109 (¥8,929) | ¥6,242 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (¥1,398) | ¥1,034 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.11 (¥420) | ¥533 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (¥840) | ¥526 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$785 (¥64,522) | ¥58,872 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.40 (¥33) | ¥41 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (¥5,867) | ¥11,178 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (¥2,811) | ¥554 | + 407% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,841 prices entered by 178 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in Japan
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