Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (NZ$12) | NZ$16 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (NZ$5.80) | NZ$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$2.02 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (NZ$3.40) | NZ$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (NZ$9) | NZ$4.40 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (NZ$11) | NZ$5.69 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (NZ$10) | NZ$3.71 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (NZ$4.95) | NZ$3.48 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (NZ$4.16) | NZ$3.88 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (NZ$17) | NZ$14 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (NZ$2.67) | NZ$3.21 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$2.49 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (NZ$4,311) | NZ$2,691 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (NZ$2,368) | NZ$2,090 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (NZ$283) | NZ$200 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (NZ$2,093) | NZ$1,626 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (NZ$1,183) | NZ$1,470 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (NZ$138) | NZ$232 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (NZ$41) | NZ$74 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (NZ$550) | NZ$578 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (NZ$124) | NZ$176 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (NZ$27) | NZ$22 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (NZ$89) | NZ$86 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (NZ$63) | NZ$73 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (NZ$108) | NZ$167 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (NZ$169) | NZ$162 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (NZ$33,744) | NZ$39,529 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (NZ$1.76) | NZ$2.10 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (NZ$138) | NZ$115 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (NZ$48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (NZ$14) | NZ$17 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (NZ$17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (NZ$64) | NZ$44 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.57 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.96 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$2.72 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (NZ$2.64) | NZ$3.43 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (NZ$41) | NZ$23 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (NZ$46) | NZ$53 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (NZ$46) | NZ$34 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (NZ$265) | NZ$235 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (NZ$82) | NZ$122 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (NZ$21) | NZ$16 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (NZ$5.16) | NZ$4.87 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (NZ$563) | NZ$913 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (NZ$0.51) | NZ$0.56 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (NZ$133) | NZ$69 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (NZ$7) | NZ$31 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 432 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Tauranga (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$9,033 (¥700,197) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$8,600 in Tauranga.
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