Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tauranga, New Zealand
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Tauranga (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥958 (NZ$12) | NZ$16 | - 24% | |
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 | ¥412 (NZ$5.34) | NZ$8 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$2.02 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥258 (NZ$3.35) | NZ$7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (NZ$9) | NZ$4.40 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (NZ$12) | NZ$5.69 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (NZ$10) | NZ$3.71 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥379 (NZ$4.91) | NZ$3.48 | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥321 (NZ$4.16) | NZ$3.88 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (NZ$18) | NZ$14 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$3.21 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥254 (NZ$3.29) | NZ$2.49 | + 32% | |
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 | ¥339,741 (NZ$4,406) | NZ$2,691 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (NZ$2,381) | NZ$2,090 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (NZ$285) | NZ$200 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,947 (NZ$2,035) | NZ$1,626 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,905 (NZ$1,049) | NZ$1,470 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (NZ$139) | NZ$232 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (NZ$41) | NZ$74 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (NZ$553) | NZ$578 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (NZ$125) | NZ$176 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (NZ$30) | NZ$22 | + 36% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 10% 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$64) | NZ$73 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (NZ$108) | NZ$167 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (NZ$175) | NZ$162 | + 8% | |
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$33,921) | NZ$39,529 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$2.10 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (NZ$139) | NZ$115 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (NZ$48) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 15% 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) | ¥4,780 (NZ$62) | NZ$44 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.57 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.96 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (NZ$2.43) | NZ$2.72 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$3.43 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (NZ$46) | NZ$23 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 8% 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 | ¥3,598 (NZ$47) | NZ$34 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (NZ$266) | NZ$235 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (NZ$83) | NZ$122 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (NZ$21) | NZ$16 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (NZ$5.18) | NZ$4.87 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (NZ$566) | NZ$913 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (NZ$0.52) | NZ$0.56 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (NZ$135) | NZ$69 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (NZ$7) | NZ$31 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 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$8,746 (¥674,381) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$8,300 in Tauranga.
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