Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (¥1,224) | ¥1,041 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (¥858) | ¥713 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (¥527) | ¥467 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.11 (¥149) | ¥215 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (¥499) | ¥287 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.29 (¥374) | ¥484 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (¥458) | ¥1,246 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.03 (¥285) | ¥610 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.37 (¥238) | ¥381 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.44 (¥314) | ¥267 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (¥1,223) | ¥1,801 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.22 (¥228) | ¥223 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.40 (¥169) | ¥242 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,807 (¥198,271) | ¥193,680 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,145 (¥151,505) | ¥112,128 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$235 (¥16,614) | ¥15,296 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,039 (¥144,012) | ¥127,930 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,519 (¥107,323) | ¥84,445 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$151 (¥10,648) | ¥11,742 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (¥5,109) | ¥3,714 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$659 (¥46,541) | ¥37,069 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$206 (¥14,569) | ¥10,892 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (¥894) | ¥749 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (¥1,762) | ¥1,906 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$115 (¥8,132) | ¥6,528 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$78 (¥5,515) | ¥4,644 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (¥11,304) | ¥7,956 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$184 (¥12,979) | ¥13,013 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,068 (¥2,265,191) | ¥2,936,380 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.22 (¥157) | ¥143 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$191 (¥13,461) | ¥9,633 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (¥996) | ¥1,406 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$17 (¥1,215) | ¥929 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$53 (¥3,761) | ¥8,740 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (¥595) | ¥554 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (¥463) | ¥669 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (¥465) | ¥525 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.98 (¥211) | ¥218 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.24 (¥299) | ¥251 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$32 (¥2,227) | ¥2,654 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (¥4,123) | ¥3,633 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (¥2,258) | ¥3,165 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$222 (¥15,684) | ¥15,347 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$104 (¥7,326) | ¥6,734 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (¥1,094) | ¥809 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (¥352) | ¥511 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (¥724) | ¥509 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$703 (¥49,642) | ¥46,875 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (¥29) | ¥26 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$70 (¥4,911) | ¥8,766 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$31 (¥2,184) | ¥477 | + 358% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
70.636
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,560 prices entered by 491 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Japan
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