Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cook Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Taka 972) | Taka 324 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Taka 648) | Taka 492 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 196 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (Taka 156) | Taka 92 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (Taka 408) | Taka 135 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 78 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (Taka 1,037) | Taka 608 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 223 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (Taka 188) | Taka 33 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 384 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (Taka 1,621) | Taka 1,406 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (Taka 519) | Taka 111 | + 366% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 70 | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cook Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (Taka 78,165) | Taka 43,758 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (Taka 324,113) | Taka 25,202 | + 1186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (Taka 3,889) | Taka 3,035 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (Taka 51,858) | Taka 22,952 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (Taka 33,448) | Taka 18,549 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (Taka 1,945) | Taka 7,137 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (Taka 6,482) | Taka 1,213 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (Taka 58,275) | Taka 31,061 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (Taka 12,900) | Taka 17,904 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (Taka 454) | Taka 417 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Taka 648) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cook Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (Taka 6,482) | Taka 2,410 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (Taka 5,186) | Taka 3,066 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (Taka 8,427) | Taka 6,410 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (Taka 6,482) | Taka 4,273 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cook Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Taka 130) | Taka 107 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (Taka 12,965) | Taka 2,440 | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cook Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Taka 713) | Taka 285 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (Taka 972) | Taka 513 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (Taka 2,431) | Taka 1,500 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Taka 519) | Taka 425 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (Taka 648) | Taka 333 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (Taka 778) | Taka 376 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (Taka 389) | Taka 85 | + 357% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 89 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (Taka 648) | Taka 445 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cook Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Taka 3,889) | Taka 1,308 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Taka 1,426) | Taka 852 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (Taka 9,075) | Taka 2,051 | + 342% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Taka 972) | Taka 999 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 248 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 564 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (Taka 187,985) | Taka 35,756 | + 426% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (Taka 2,593) | Taka 2,601 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (Taka 1,945) | Taka 287 | + 576% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 686 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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