- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (¥1,317) | ¥1,066 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (¥857) | ¥676 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (¥607) | ¥497 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (¥160) | ¥203 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (¥497) | ¥297 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (¥474) | ¥791 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (¥606) | ¥924 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.70 (¥278) | ¥748 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.32 (¥250) | ¥429 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.61 (¥422) | ¥281 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (¥1,346) | ¥1,661 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.42 (¥257) | ¥195 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (¥163) | ¥199 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,669 (¥200,954) | ¥217,864 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,145 (¥161,527) | ¥136,533 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (¥24,645) | ¥19,622 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,825 (¥137,443) | ¥113,659 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,387 (¥104,412) | ¥71,360 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$277 (¥20,861) | ¥12,437 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$74 (¥5,556) | ¥4,275 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$606 (¥45,630) | ¥57,256 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (¥14,695) | ¥15,779 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (¥754) | ¥735 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (¥1,763) | ¥2,185 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$102 (¥7,700) | ¥8,366 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$83 (¥6,268) | ¥4,467 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$156 (¥11,754) | ¥7,902 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$163 (¥12,242) | ¥14,620 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,846 (¥2,397,763) | ¥2,517,540 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.11 (¥159) | ¥140 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$171 (¥12,861) | ¥10,332 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (¥1,052) | ¥1,278 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (¥533) | ¥1,019 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (¥3,820) | ¥3,956 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (¥633) | ¥567 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.74 (¥432) | ¥681 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.25 (¥395) | ¥495 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.00 (¥226) | ¥133 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.58 (¥269) | ¥261 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (¥1,879) | ¥3,143 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (¥4,475) | ¥4,305 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (¥2,453) | ¥3,413 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$164 (¥12,320) | ¥14,181 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (¥7,604) | ¥8,033 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (¥1,252) | ¥968 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (¥353) | ¥479 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (¥735) | ¥594 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$708 (¥53,277) | ¥52,524 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (¥27) | ¥62 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$92 (¥6,914) | ¥10,702 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (¥2,082) | ¥468 | + 345% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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