Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 208% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 208% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (R$ 41) | R$ 27 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.88 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.57 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (R$ 65) | R$ 18 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.57 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.84 | + 320% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (R$ 102) | R$ 38 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 338% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.38 | + 501% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,290 (R$ 5,240) | R$ 3,116 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$753 (R$ 3,057) | R$ 1,822 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (R$ 244) | R$ 495 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (R$ 3,057) | R$ 2,079 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (R$ 2,096) | R$ 1,300 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (R$ 122) | R$ 370 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (R$ 406) | R$ 79 | + 415% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (R$ 3,652) | R$ 1,688 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (R$ 808) | R$ 467 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (R$ 406) | R$ 210 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (R$ 325) | R$ 194 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (R$ 528) | R$ 326 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (R$ 406) | R$ 248 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,292 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.48 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (R$ 812) | R$ 224 | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (R$ 45) | R$ 17 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (R$ 61) | R$ 40 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (R$ 152) | R$ 219 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 261% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.95 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.10 | + 395% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (R$ 41) | R$ 43 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 151% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (R$ 244) | R$ 95 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (R$ 89) | R$ 53 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (R$ 569) | R$ 184 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (R$ 61) | R$ 25 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (R$ 11,780) | R$ 3,562 | + 231% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (R$ 162) | R$ 116 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (R$ 142) | R$ 10 | + 1299% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,880 prices entered by 1,582 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 138% more expensive than in Brazil
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