- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- China
- Avarua, Cook Islands
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Avarua, Cook Islands, Cook Islands compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 10% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (元69) | 元45 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (元161) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (元35) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (元18) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (元55) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (元69) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (元69) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (元55) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (元92) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (元161) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (元64) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (元37) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 30% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (元7,369) | 元1,500 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (元921) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (元1,382) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (元1,151) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (元921) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (元691) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (元9,212) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (元368) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (元115) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (元46) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 66% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (元553) | 元500 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (元553) | 元250 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (元921) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (元1,382) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元99,994 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$3.00 (元14) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元83 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (元51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (元69) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$50 (元230) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (元23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (元46) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (元55) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (元9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (元46) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (元46) | 元30 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 36% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (元161) | 元90 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (元101) | 元70 | + 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 | - | 元300 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元45 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (元13,357) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元150 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (元161) | 元20 | + 706% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Avarua, Cook Islands (Cook Islands) is 26% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,067
(NZ$1,317)
in Avarua, Cook Islands
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,800
in Zibo.
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