- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 240% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (70元) | 53元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (164元) | 34元 | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (35元) | 15元 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (19元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (56元) | 16元 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (70元) | 8元 | + 771% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (70元) | 59元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (56元) | 14元 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (94元) | 6元 | + 1345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.69元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (164元) | 113元 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (66元) | 8元 | + 754% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (38元) | 12元 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (7,508元) | 9,825元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,456元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (938元) | 445元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (1,408元) | 5,568元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (1,173元) | 3,549元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (938元) | 307元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (704元) | 84元 | + 736% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (9,385元) | 2,135元 | + 340% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (375元) | 678元 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (117元) | 39元 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (47元) | 39元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (563元) | 573元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (563元) | 260元 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (938元) | 614元 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (1,408元) | 685元 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 142,634元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (12元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 152元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (52元) | 26元 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (70元) | 31元 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (176元) | 364元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 29元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (47元) | 35元 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (56元) | 37元 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (9元) | 10元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (47元) | 13元 | + 250% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (47元) | 60元 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (164元) | 155元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (103元) | 87元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 797元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 379元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (13,608元) | 3,290元 | + 314% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 302元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (164元) | 20元 | + 719% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,353 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.692
CNY
/
NZD
Cost of living in Cook Islands is 77% more expensive than in China
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