Everything You Need to Know About Contraception and Pregnancy Termination Options for Your Working Holiday Adventure

You shouldn’t have any problem finding male condoms in all Working Holiday destinations. However, female condoms are harder to come by—and you may have a little bit more trouble finding the right condom if you have a latex allergy or a favourite brand in mind.

Always check that condoms have a certification label and an expiration date.

Australia – “Condoms”

Male condoms are easy to find in Australia. You can buy them in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 12 condoms costs around AU$7 (€6).

Brazil – “Preservativo” or “camisinha”

Male condoms are easy to find in Brazil. You can buy them in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 8 condoms costs around R$14 (€2.5).

Canada – “Condoms” or “préservatifs”

Male condoms are easy to find in Canada. You can buy them in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 12 condoms costs around CA$9 (€6).

Chile – “Condones” or “preservativos”

All the brands you’re used to in Europe and North America are available. You can buy condoms in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 12 condoms costs around 7,900 pesos (€9).

Colombia – “Condones”

European and North American condom brands are available in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 3 condoms costs around 12,000 pesos (€2.5).

Ecuador – “Condones” or “preservatives”

European and North American condom brands are available in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 3 condoms costs €2-€4.50.

France – “Préservatifs”

You can buy condoms in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 8-10 condoms costs €7-€8.

Hong Kong – “避孕套” (“bìyùn tào”)

European and North American condom brands are available. You can find them in supermarkets, pharmacies or convenience stores like 7-Eleven.

A box of 10 condoms costs around HK$130 (€15).

Japon – « コンドーム » (« kondōmu »)

All the brands you’re used to in Europe and North America are available, as well as local brands. You can buy condoms in pharmacies and supermarkets.

Note that most Japanese brands come in sizes smaller than Western standards. Try to find Western brands if you don’t want to take that risk.

A box of 12 Japanese condoms costs ¥600 to ¥1,000 (€5-9).

Mexico – “Condones”

European and North American condom brands are available in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 3 condoms costs around 45 pesos (€2.2).

New Zealand – “Condoms”

European and North American condom brands are available in supermarkets and pharmacies.

Female and latex-free condoms are hard to find but can be ordered online from New Zealand pharmacies. A box of 12 condoms costs around NZ$16 (€10).

Peru – “Preservativos”

European and North American condom brands are available in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 12 condoms costs around €6.

South Korea – «  콘돔” (“kondom”)

All the brands you’re used to in Europe and North America are available, as well as local brands. You can buy condoms in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 10 condoms costs around 19,000 won (€14).

Taiwan – “避孕套” (“bìyùn tào”)

It’s not that easy to find common European and North American brands in Taiwan. Sizes are different. However, you’ll find many local brands in all supermarkets.

A box of 3 condoms costs around NT$5 (€0.15).

Uruguay – “Condones”

It seems relatively easy to find male condoms in supermarkets and pharmacies.

A box of 3 condoms costs around 70 pesos (€2.5).