Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (¥1,935) | ¥1,003 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (¥1,324) | ¥723 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (¥763) | ¥517 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.46 (¥216) | ¥204 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (¥991) | ¥325 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (¥824) | ¥616 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$10 (¥866) | ¥948 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.67 (¥410) | ¥851 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.04 (¥355) | ¥545 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.85 (¥425) | ¥288 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (¥1,727) | ¥1,250 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.10 (¥360) | ¥231 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (¥224) | ¥210 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,584 (¥314,442) | ¥298,509 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,858 (¥250,769) | ¥163,427 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$202 (¥17,715) | ¥23,363 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,583 (¥226,626) | ¥150,519 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,932 (¥169,507) | ¥81,210 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$148 (¥13,009) | ¥36,753 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (¥6,563) | ¥4,386 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$673 (¥59,052) | ¥49,710 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$291 (¥25,524) | ¥17,687 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (¥1,670) | ¥1,118 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (¥2,980) | ¥1,483 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (¥10,552) | ¥6,145 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (¥8,337) | ¥5,263 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (¥14,606) | ¥9,604 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$210 (¥18,423) | ¥13,529 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,812 (¥3,405,340) | ¥2,697,750 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.75 (¥242) | ¥169 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$138 (¥12,148) | ¥10,153 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (¥1,186) | ¥2,154 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (¥439) | ¥2,551 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (¥5,544) | ¥5,499 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (¥635) | ¥1,340 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (¥550) | ¥842 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (¥684) | ¥750 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.37 (¥295) | ¥225 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (¥354) | ¥233 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (¥3,421) | ¥3,812 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$88 (¥7,710) | ¥4,064 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (¥3,356) | ¥3,590 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$136 (¥11,965) | ¥4,524 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (¥10,933) | ¥6,047 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$21 (¥1,859) | ¥896 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.78 (¥507) | ¥487 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (¥1,012) | ¥585 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,278 (¥112,152) | ¥98,506 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (¥38) | ¥52 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (¥6,943) | ¥9,275 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (¥3,407) | ¥587 | + 481% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,689 prices entered by 208 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Japan
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