Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (¥1,975) | ¥998 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (¥1,351) | ¥723 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (¥779) | ¥544 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.42 (¥217) | ¥204 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (¥987) | ¥323 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (¥841) | ¥616 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (¥833) | ¥934 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.67 (¥418) | ¥850 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.04 (¥362) | ¥535 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.85 (¥434) | ¥288 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (¥1,763) | ¥1,240 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.10 (¥367) | ¥240 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (¥228) | ¥202 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,584 (¥320,890) | ¥279,056 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,858 (¥255,911) | ¥163,427 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$202 (¥18,078) | ¥23,363 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,583 (¥231,273) | ¥150,519 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,932 (¥172,983) | ¥81,210 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$148 (¥13,276) | ¥36,753 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (¥6,698) | ¥4,386 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$673 (¥60,263) | ¥49,710 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$291 (¥26,048) | ¥17,687 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (¥1,705) | ¥1,118 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (¥3,041) | ¥1,483 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (¥10,769) | ¥6,145 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (¥8,508) | ¥5,263 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (¥14,905) | ¥9,604 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$210 (¥18,801) | ¥13,529 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,505 (¥3,626,768) | ¥2,697,750 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.71 (¥242) | ¥170 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$119 (¥10,685) | ¥9,950 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (¥1,210) | ¥2,154 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (¥448) | ¥2,551 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (¥5,658) | ¥5,499 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (¥648) | ¥1,340 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (¥561) | ¥842 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (¥698) | ¥750 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.37 (¥302) | ¥225 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (¥361) | ¥233 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (¥3,491) | ¥3,812 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Zealand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$83 (¥7,409) | ¥4,064 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (¥3,458) | ¥3,590 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$136 (¥12,210) | ¥4,524 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$116 (¥10,394) | ¥6,047 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (¥1,810) | ¥896 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.78 (¥518) | ¥487 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (¥1,033) | ¥585 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,278 (¥114,452) | ¥98,506 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (¥39) | ¥52 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$72 (¥6,460) | ¥9,275 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (¥3,453) | ¥587 | + 489% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Japan
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