Cost of living in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 24% more expensive than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Faaa, French Polynesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (1,011 Franc) | 1,846 Franc | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$23 (1,527 Franc) | 1,160 Franc | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (458 Franc) | 500 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$3.30 (222 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (701 Franc) | 441 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$11 (716 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (1,030 Franc) | 3,400 Franc | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$10 (677 Franc) | 325 Franc | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$13 (844 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (337 Franc) | 377 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$29 (1,933 Franc) | 2,116 Franc | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$11 (767 Franc) | 400 Franc | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$7 (451 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 184% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 14% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,562 (105,270 Franc) | 192,580 Franc | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,983 (133,666 Franc) | 132,591 Franc | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$160 (10,792 Franc) | 7,126 Franc | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$913 (61,554 Franc) | 92,149 Franc | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$782 (52,719 Franc) | 72,580 Franc | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$110 (7,400 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$118 (7,978 Franc) | 4,568 Franc | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$1,519 (102,372 Franc) | 140,000 Franc | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$132 (8,901 Franc) | 14,841 Franc | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (1,155 Franc) | 2,381 Franc | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (674 Franc) | 1,050 Franc | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 30% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$114 (7,705 Franc) | 11,815 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$102 (6,852 Franc) | 11,032 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (10,965 Franc) | 11,337 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (14,328 Franc) | 10,568 Franc | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,757,970 Franc | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.41 (163 Franc) | 152 Franc | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,000 Franc | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,011 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 350 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 500 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,577 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 700 Franc | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 500 Franc | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 650 Franc | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 150 Franc | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 180 Franc | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,172 Franc | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Faaa, French Polynesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,000 Franc | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (1,483 Franc) | 2,714 Franc | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 10,271 Franc | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,761 Franc | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 250 Franc | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 700 Franc | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 50,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 63 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$51 (3,438 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (2,227 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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