Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (70元) | 50元 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (47元) | 36元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (11元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (29元) | 13元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 8元 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (74元) | 56元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 12元 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (13元) | 6元 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 6元 | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (116元) | 91元 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (37元) | 9元 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 10元 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,290 (6,002元) | 7,221元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$753 (3,501元) | 4,585元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (279元) | 451元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (3,501元) | 6,526元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (2,401元) | 3,490元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (140元) | 300元 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (465元) | 78元 | + 493% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (4,183元) | 1,937元 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (926元) | 630元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (33元) | 46元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (47元) | 47元 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (465元) | 388元 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (372元) | 221元 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (605元) | 541元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (465元) | 505元 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 164% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 142,791元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (9元) | 6元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (931元) | 191元 | + 386% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (51元) | 29元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (70元) | 37元 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (174元) | 372元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (37元) | 28元 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (47元) | 38元 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (56元) | 35元 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (28元) | 9元 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 10元 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (47元) | 69元 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (279元) | 184元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (102元) | 90元 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 804元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (651元) | 413元 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (70元) | 70元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 33元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (23元) | 31元 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (13,493元) | 3,170元 | + 326% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (186元) | 395元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (163元) | 22元 | + 642% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,783 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 73% more expensive than in China
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