Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (R$ 50) | R$ 39 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (R$ 33) | R$ 38 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (R$ 84) | R$ 50 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.56 | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (R$ 4,033) | R$ 4,084 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (R$ 16,723) | R$ 2,685 | + 523% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (R$ 201) | R$ 733 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (R$ 2,676) | R$ 3,023 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (R$ 1,726) | R$ 1,980 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (R$ 100) | R$ 529 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (R$ 334) | R$ 91 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (R$ 3,007) | R$ 1,814 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (R$ 666) | R$ 650 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (R$ 23) | R$ 31 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (R$ 334) | R$ 285 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (R$ 268) | R$ 280 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (R$ 435) | R$ 417 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (R$ 334) | R$ 316 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,661 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (R$ 669) | R$ 248 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (R$ 50) | R$ 51 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (R$ 125) | R$ 296 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (R$ 33) | R$ 14 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (R$ 40) | R$ 21 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.66 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (R$ 33) | R$ 60 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (R$ 201) | R$ 117 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (R$ 74) | R$ 61 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (R$ 468) | R$ 240 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (R$ 50) | R$ 32 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (R$ 9,699) | R$ 3,819 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (R$ 134) | R$ 140 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,726 prices entered by 1,398 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 71% more expensive than in Brazil
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