Japan, paid in NZD.
The rich country that got cheap. The yen remains far below where it sat a decade ago.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +1.7%. Local prices: +2.2%.
- Lean
- NZ$109
- Comfort
- NZ$538
The short answerIn NZD, as of November 12, 2026
Japan: as of November 12, 2026, 3.4% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in NZD (New Zealand dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +1.7%, and prices in the country rose +2.2%. A mid-range day costs about NZ$235 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+10.2%) and SEK did worst (−2.9%).
What NZD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$191+10.2%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,251+10.0%
- South African randR 2,173+9.1%
- British pound£99+5.8%
- UAE dirhamAED 480+5.5%
- Singapore dollarS$168+4.9%
- US dollar$131+4.9%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,435+3.5%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$235+3.4%
- Canadian dollarC$186+2.4%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,025+2.3%
- Indian rupee₹12,300+0.3%
- Brazilian realR$7300.0%
- Euro€118−0.1%
- Danish kronekr 882−1.3%
- Swiss francCHF 109−1.9%
- Swedish kronakr 1,305−2.9%
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