Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (R$ 31) | R$ 31 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (R$ 50) | R$ 20 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.83 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.67 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (R$ 79) | R$ 43 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.82 | + 311% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (R$ 3,789) | R$ 2,832 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (R$ 15,709) | R$ 2,002 | + 685% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (R$ 189) | R$ 592 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (R$ 2,364) | R$ 2,242 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (R$ 1,621) | R$ 1,480 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (R$ 94) | R$ 414 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (R$ 314) | R$ 84 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (R$ 2,825) | R$ 2,006 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (R$ 625) | R$ 585 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (R$ 31) | R$ 19 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (R$ 314) | R$ 245 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (R$ 251) | R$ 219 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (R$ 408) | R$ 347 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (R$ 314) | R$ 261 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 99,097 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (R$ 628) | R$ 223 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (R$ 47) | R$ 52 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (R$ 118) | R$ 244 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.62 | + 240% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (R$ 31) | R$ 47 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cook Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (R$ 189) | R$ 92 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (R$ 69) | R$ 54 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (R$ 440) | R$ 189 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (R$ 9,111) | R$ 3,925 | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (R$ 126) | R$ 123 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (R$ 94) | R$ 12 | + 680% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,353 prices entered by 2,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 90% more expensive than in Brazil
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