Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (R$ 46) | R$ 36 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (R$ 30) | R$ 34 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.83 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (R$ 49) | R$ 26 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (R$ 76) | R$ 44 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.91 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (R$ 3,673) | R$ 3,738 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (R$ 15,229) | R$ 2,511 | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (R$ 183) | R$ 584 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (R$ 2,437) | R$ 2,631 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (R$ 1,572) | R$ 1,691 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (R$ 91) | R$ 513 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (R$ 305) | R$ 89 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (R$ 2,738) | R$ 2,002 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (R$ 606) | R$ 631 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (R$ 305) | R$ 251 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (R$ 244) | R$ 247 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (R$ 396) | R$ 410 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (R$ 305) | R$ 304 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,441 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.55 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (R$ 609) | R$ 231 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (R$ 46) | R$ 44 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (R$ 114) | R$ 266 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.37 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (R$ 30) | R$ 55 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (R$ 183) | R$ 114 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (R$ 67) | R$ 67 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (R$ 426) | R$ 198 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (R$ 8,833) | R$ 4,322 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (R$ 122) | R$ 125 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (R$ 91) | R$ 11 | + 703% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,827 prices entered by 1,646 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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