Verdict: Tokyo is 16% cheaper — saving you $370/month ($4,440/year)
Auckland ($2,350/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1300
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$900
$750
Cheap Meal
$14
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$30
$25
Transit Pass
$130
$70
Utilities
$130
$130
Internet
$50
$40
Groceries
$320
$300
CategoryAucklandTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1300$1200+$100
1BR Apartment (Outside)$900$750+$150
Cheap Meal$14$8+$6
Mid-Range Meal$30$25+$5
Transit Pass$130$70+$60
Utilities$130$130
Internet$50$40+$10
Groceries$320$300+$20
Total Estimated$2,350$1,980$370 (16%)

Safety Index

Auckland: 82/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Auckland: $3,200

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auckland cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 16% cheaper.Auckland costs around $2,350/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $370/month ($4,440/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Auckland or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Auckland charges $1300/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Auckland or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 82/100.