Cost of living in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 40% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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| Food | + 138% | |||
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| Food in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 138% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.014 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$23 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.007 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (Dinar 2.871) | Dinar 2.654 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$3.30 (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 1.000 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (Dinar 4.393) | Dinar 1.386 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$11 (Dinar 4.486) | Dinar 0.552 | + 713% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.365 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$10 (Dinar 4.239) | Dinar 1.148 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$13 (Dinar 5.286) | Dinar 1.139 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (Dinar 2.111) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$29 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$11 (Dinar 4.803) | Dinar 1.000 | + 380% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$7 (Dinar 2.823) | Dinar 1.000 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 29% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,562 (Dinar 659) | Dinar 701 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,983 (Dinar 837) | Dinar 233 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$160 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 60 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$913 (Dinar 385) | Dinar 470 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$782 (Dinar 330) | Dinar 226 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$110 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 30 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$118 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 16 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$1,519 (Dinar 641) | Dinar 231 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$132 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 103 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Dinar 4.222) | Dinar 15 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$114 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 50 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$102 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 60 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 35 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 7,518 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.41 (Dinar 1.019) | Dinar 0.750 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 33 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.219 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dinar 3.000 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dinar 3.125 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 2.741 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 0.916 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 4.445 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Avarua, Cook Islands | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dinar 6.000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 14 | - 34% | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.030 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$51 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$33 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 2.148 | + 549% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
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 April 21, 2023.
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