- 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% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (¥1,337) | ¥1,037 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (¥882) | ¥692 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (¥629) | ¥436 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.16 (¥168) | ¥203 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (¥515) | ¥287 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.88 (¥457) | ¥777 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (¥604) | ¥927 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.66 (¥284) | ¥688 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (¥268) | ¥416 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.77 (¥448) | ¥277 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (¥1,393) | ¥1,538 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.33 (¥258) | ¥199 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.07 (¥161) | ¥198 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,690 (¥208,829) | ¥223,053 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,091 (¥162,332) | ¥126,664 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$327 (¥25,395) | ¥21,159 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,758 (¥136,452) | ¥113,754 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,315 (¥102,034) | ¥74,885 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$306 (¥23,737) | ¥12,611 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (¥5,598) | ¥4,094 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$580 (¥44,986) | ¥55,558 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$186 (¥14,464) | ¥16,830 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (¥713) | ¥693 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (¥1,794) | ¥1,849 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$103 (¥8,006) | ¥6,923 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$64 (¥4,944) | ¥4,304 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (¥12,231) | ¥8,395 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (¥12,122) | ¥13,972 | - 13% | |
| 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$32,733 (¥2,540,709) | ¥2,510,720 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (¥168) | ¥145 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (¥13,703) | ¥11,257 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (¥873) | ¥1,278 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (¥549) | ¥1,016 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (¥3,751) | ¥3,622 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (¥652) | ¥612 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.11 (¥397) | ¥707 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.35 (¥415) | ¥455 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.99 (¥232) | ¥137 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.64 (¥282) | ¥217 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (¥1,979) | ¥2,939 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (¥4,636) | ¥4,071 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (¥2,524) | ¥3,365 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$154 (¥11,992) | ¥14,181 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (¥7,985) | ¥7,768 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (¥1,284) | ¥964 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.66 (¥362) | ¥487 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (¥770) | ¥586 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$679 (¥52,676) | ¥49,094 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (¥28) | ¥56 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$68 (¥5,315) | ¥10,339 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (¥2,180) | ¥468 | + 365% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,988 prices entered by 1,029 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 7% more expensive than in Japan
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