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EspañolCost of living in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 51% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States)
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| Food in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 129% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| NZ$15 ($10) | $15 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| NZ$28 ($18) | $8 | 121% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| NZ$8 ($4.92) | $3.06 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| NZ$4.00 ($2.62) | $0.71 | 268% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| NZ$12 ($8) | $2.72 | 189% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| NZ$15 ($10) | $3.53 | 178% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| NZ$15 ($10) | $5.56 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| NZ$12 ($8) | $3.18 | 147% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| NZ$20 ($13) | $1.47 | 794% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | $2.38 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| NZ$30 ($20) | $14 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| NZ$14 ($9) | $1.73 | 431% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| NZ$8 ($5.24) | $1.85 | 183% |
| Housing in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 12% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| NZ$1,795 ($1,176) | $1,144 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| NZ$1,400 ($918) | $975 | 6% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| NZ$200 ($131) | $217 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| NZ$738 ($484) | $1,026 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| NZ$615 ($403) | $715 | 44% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| NZ$142 ($93) | $125 | 26% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| NZ$126 ($82) | $46 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| NZ$2,000 ($1,311) | $277 | 373% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$80 ($52) | $99 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| NZ$25 ($16) | $8 | 108% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| NZ$10 ($7) | $15 | 56% |
| Clothes in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 91% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| NZ$120 ($79) | $42 | 87% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| NZ$110 ($72) | $36 | 98% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$176 ($115) | $80 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| NZ$300 ($197) | $95 | 106% |
| Transportation in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 68% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | $24,344 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| NZ$2.58 ($1.69) | $0.78 | 117% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| NZ$200 ($131) | $69 | 91% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $20 | - |
| Personal Care in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 7% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| NZ$11 ($7) | $7 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| NZ$15 ($10) | $15 | 36% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| NZ$38 ($25) | $89 | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| NZ$6 ($4.23) | $7 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| NZ$10 ($7) | $2.89 | 127% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| NZ$12 ($8) | $4.90 | 61% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| NZ$3.95 ($2.59) | $3.11 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| NZ$8 ($4.96) | $1.45 | 241% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| NZ$10 ($7) | $16 | 58% |
| Entertainment in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 44% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| NZ$47 ($31) | $46 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| NZ$22 ($14) | $25 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | $159 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| NZ$140 ($92) | $74 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| NZ$15 ($10) | $9 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| NZ$5.00 ($3.28) | $3.76 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| NZ$5.00 ($3.28) | $4.58 | 28% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| NZ$2,900 ($1,901) | $434 | 338% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $0.23 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| NZ$60 ($39) | $29 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| NZ$35 ($23) | $11 | 109% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,429 (NZ$8,284) in Avarua, Cook Islands to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,600 in Buffalo, New York.