Studying in Japan vs. New Zealand
Japan and New Zealand are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €632 in Japan and €852 in New Zealand.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Japan
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
New Zealand
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
New Zealand
Currency
JPY (¥)
NZD (NZ$)
Public tuition (annual)
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
NZ$28,000
≈ €15,680 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
NZ$35,000
≈ €19,600 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
NZ$1,521 / mo
≈ €852 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
NZ$20,000
Living costs proof (annual)
Cities tracked
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.