Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (64元) | 56元 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (43元) | 41元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 14元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (10元) | 17元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (27元) | 20元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 10元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (69元) | 57元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 16元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (12元) | 7元 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 6.00元 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (107元) | 129元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (34元) | 11元 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 13元 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (5,174元) | 13,117元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (21,452元) | 7,964元 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (257元) | 401元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (3,229元) | 8,919元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (2,214元) | 4,611元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (129元) | 242元 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (429元) | 117元 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (3,857元) | 1,521元 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (854元) | 661元 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (30元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (43元) | 54元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (429元) | 491元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (343元) | 261元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (558元) | 609元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (429元) | 662元 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 135% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 150,872元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (858元) | 197元 | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (47元) | 29元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (64元) | 23元 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (161元) | 371元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (34元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (43元) | 23元 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (51元) | 33元 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (26元) | 14元 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 13元 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (43元) | 63元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (257元) | 267元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (94元) | 114元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,234元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (601元) | 473元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (64元) | 81元 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 35元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 31元 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (12,442元) | 3,289元 | + 278% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (172元) | 449元 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (129元) | 29元 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,050 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.290
CNY
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 40% more expensive than in China
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