Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 292% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$20 (R$ 56) | R$ 26 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.32 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 5.61 | + 644% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.96 | + 461% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (R$ 56) | R$ 4.00 | + 1293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.53 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (R$ 70) | R$ 39 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$14 (R$ 39) | R$ 7 | + 470% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.31 | + 573% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,000 (R$ 5,571) | R$ 3,256 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,400 (R$ 3,900) | R$ 1,910 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (R$ 557) | R$ 564 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,200 (R$ 3,343) | R$ 2,037 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,000 (R$ 2,786) | R$ 1,338 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$80 (R$ 223) | R$ 343 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (R$ 279) | R$ 79 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$2,000 (R$ 5,571) | R$ 1,537 | + 262% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (R$ 223) | R$ 428 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (R$ 70) | R$ 23 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (R$ 334) | R$ 199 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (R$ 279) | R$ 171 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (R$ 418) | R$ 306 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (R$ 836) | R$ 243 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,717 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (R$ 557) | R$ 211 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 43 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (R$ 104) | R$ 241 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.27 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.66 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (R$ 28) | R$ 37 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (R$ 167) | R$ 100 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (R$ 61) | R$ 51 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (R$ 390) | R$ 177 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (R$ 8,078) | R$ 2,791 | + 189% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (R$ 167) | R$ 114 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (R$ 97) | R$ 10 | + 864% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,408 prices entered by 1,230 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 124% more expensive than in Brazil
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