Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (¥1,402) | ¥941 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$13 (¥990) | ¥695 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (¥600) | ¥426 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.07 (¥162) | ¥203 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (¥570) | ¥244 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (¥500) | ¥653 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (¥595) | ¥888 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.26 (¥334) | ¥792 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (¥256) | ¥389 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.33 (¥418) | ¥306 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (¥1,527) | ¥1,351 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.50 (¥274) | ¥185 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.01 (¥157) | ¥246 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,633 (¥206,430) | ¥295,978 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,144 (¥168,116) | ¥169,167 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$291 (¥22,791) | ¥25,258 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,211 (¥173,371) | ¥144,655 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,904 (¥149,330) | ¥80,593 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$174 (¥13,610) | ¥13,235 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$68 (¥5,339) | ¥4,060 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$704 (¥55,241) | ¥55,604 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$254 (¥19,927) | ¥10,692 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (¥1,168) | ¥778 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (¥2,090) | ¥2,599 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (¥9,356) | ¥6,849 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$60 (¥4,738) | ¥4,780 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (¥13,966) | ¥8,249 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$243 (¥19,084) | ¥12,511 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,821 (¥2,965,764) | ¥2,585,890 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.98 (¥155) | ¥135 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$140 (¥11,007) | ¥10,445 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (¥1,087) | ¥1,225 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (¥467) | ¥1,626 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$55 (¥4,324) | ¥6,148 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (¥533) | ¥812 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (¥487) | ¥655 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (¥497) | ¥501 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (¥263) | ¥170 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (¥329) | ¥229 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (¥2,444) | ¥2,983 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (¥4,663) | ¥3,633 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (¥2,908) | ¥3,657 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (¥20,811) | ¥12,969 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$100 (¥7,879) | ¥6,422 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (¥1,467) | ¥1,122 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (¥391) | ¥445 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (¥818) | ¥556 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (¥65,940) | ¥52,544 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (¥33) | ¥40 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$85 (¥6,693) | ¥9,497 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (¥2,688) | ¥525 | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,860 prices entered by 280 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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