- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 307% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 307% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (R$ 90) | R$ 26 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.26 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (R$ 39) | R$ 4.65 | + 731% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.60 | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (R$ 52) | R$ 3.25 | + 1484% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.56 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (R$ 90) | R$ 40 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (R$ 36) | R$ 6 | + 461% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.20 | + 543% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (R$ 4,123) | R$ 3,153 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,955 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (R$ 515) | R$ 578 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (R$ 773) | R$ 2,127 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (R$ 644) | R$ 1,330 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (R$ 515) | R$ 410 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (R$ 386) | R$ 83 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (R$ 5,153) | R$ 1,724 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (R$ 206) | R$ 429 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (R$ 64) | R$ 21 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (R$ 309) | R$ 203 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (R$ 309) | R$ 183 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (R$ 515) | R$ 327 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (R$ 773) | R$ 259 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,104 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.29 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (R$ 39) | R$ 47 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (R$ 97) | R$ 236 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (R$ 26) | R$ 4.05 | + 536% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (R$ 26) | R$ 39 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (R$ 90) | R$ 96 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (R$ 57) | R$ 50 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 174 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (R$ 7,472) | R$ 2,726 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 115 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (R$ 90) | R$ 10 | + 831% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,393 prices entered by 2,588 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.577
BRL
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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