Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (63元) | 45元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (42元) | 36元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (27元) | 16元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 9元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (68元) | 49元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 13元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (12元) | 5.68元 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 6元 | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (106元) | 113元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (34元) | 8元 | + 327% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 13元 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (5,101元) | 13,210元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$753 (3,184元) | 7,580元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (254元) | 330元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (3,184元) | 6,692元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (2,183元) | 4,369元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (127元) | 431元 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (423元) | 101元 | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (3,803元) | 1,837元 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (842元) | 521元 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (30元) | 29元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (42元) | 47元 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (423元) | 527元 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (338元) | 262元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (550元) | 655元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (423元) | 794元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 142,424元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (8元) | 7元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (846元) | 182元 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 11% 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 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (63元) | 34元 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (159元) | 639元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (34元) | 21元 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (42元) | 26元 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (51元) | 29元 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (25元) | 11元 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 10元 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (42元) | 94元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cook Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (254元) | 266元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (93元) | 105元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 759元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (592元) | 377元 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (63元) | 72元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 31元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (21元) | 22元 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (12,269元) | 3,037元 | + 304% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (169元) | 418元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (148元) | 30元 | + 386% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,437 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 37% more expensive than in China
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