Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 199% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (68元) | 46元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$20 (91元) | 34元 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (34元) | 16元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (55元) | 14元 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (68元) | 8元 | + 757% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (68元) | 61元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (55元) | 15元 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (91元) | 5.88元 | + 1445% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.16元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (114元) | 109元 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$14 (64元) | 8元 | + 714% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (36元) | 14元 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,000 (9,083元) | 9,288元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,400 (6,358元) | 5,014元 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (908元) | 422元 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,200 (5,450元) | 5,505元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,000 (4,542元) | 3,029元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$80 (363元) | 276元 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (454元) | 98元 | + 363% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$2,000 (9,083元) | 2,471元 | + 268% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (363元) | 563元 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (114元) | 40元 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (45元) | 46元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (545元) | 468元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (454元) | 255元 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (681元) | 654元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (1,363元) | 642元 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 186% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 133,798元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (12元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (908元) | 147元 | + 520% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (50元) | 38元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (68元) | 43元 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (170元) | 347元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (36元) | 62元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (45元) | 47元 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (55元) | 31元 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (27元) | 9元 | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 12元 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (45元) | 71元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (273元) | 179元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (100元) | 99元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,063元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (636元) | 395元 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (68元) | 68元 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 33元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 31元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (13,171元) | 3,258元 | + 304% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.38元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (273元) | 340元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (159元) | 22元 | + 631% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,204 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 108% more expensive than in China
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