- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (¥1,336) | ¥1,042 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (¥862) | ¥669 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (¥631) | ¥478 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (¥160) | ¥207 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (¥507) | ¥309 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (¥518) | ¥810 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (¥636) | ¥1,014 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (¥285) | ¥753 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (¥266) | ¥425 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.28 (¥405) | ¥291 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (¥1,360) | ¥1,710 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.45 (¥265) | ¥199 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.34 (¥179) | ¥207 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,659 (¥204,108) | ¥239,124 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,176 (¥167,027) | ¥144,109 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$333 (¥25,561) | ¥19,071 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,814 (¥139,262) | ¥131,826 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,454 (¥111,662) | ¥90,590 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$293 (¥22,468) | ¥13,050 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (¥5,592) | ¥4,138 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$617 (¥47,387) | ¥59,797 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$207 (¥15,856) | ¥18,392 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$11 (¥830) | ¥838 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (¥1,846) | ¥2,849 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$98 (¥7,501) | ¥7,691 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (¥5,927) | ¥4,229 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$155 (¥11,899) | ¥8,631 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$170 (¥13,037) | ¥13,887 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,356 (¥2,484,062) | ¥2,413,730 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.05 (¥158) | ¥137 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$168 (¥12,936) | ¥9,863 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (¥1,075) | ¥1,222 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (¥561) | ¥998 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (¥3,818) | ¥4,043 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (¥620) | ¥474 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.58 (¥428) | ¥669 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (¥415) | ¥484 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.04 (¥233) | ¥124 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.51 (¥269) | ¥243 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (¥1,976) | ¥3,331 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$61 (¥4,695) | ¥4,611 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (¥2,435) | ¥3,391 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$165 (¥12,676) | ¥11,163 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (¥7,727) | ¥8,039 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (¥1,286) | ¥920 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.83 (¥371) | ¥475 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (¥725) | ¥570 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (¥54,386) | ¥53,237 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (¥33) | ¥49 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$71 (¥5,429) | ¥11,808 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (¥2,125) | ¥546 | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,829 prices entered by 1,105 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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