Cost of living in Canada compared to Cook Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 56% cheaper than in Cook Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (NZ$20) | NZ$15 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (NZ$11) | NZ$35 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 (NZ$2.86) | NZ$4.00 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.11 (NZ$4.80) | NZ$12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (NZ$4.61) | NZ$15 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (NZ$12) | NZ$15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (NZ$4.35) | NZ$12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.33 (NZ$2.72) | NZ$20 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.55 (NZ$4.15) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (NZ$21) | NZ$35 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (NZ$2.82) | NZ$14 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (NZ$2.71) | NZ$8 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 29% more expensive than in Cook Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,119 (NZ$2,476) | NZ$1,600 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,642 (NZ$1,919) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$159 (NZ$186) | NZ$200 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,626 (NZ$1,900) | NZ$300 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,164 (NZ$1,360) | NZ$250 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$101 (NZ$118) | NZ$200 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (NZ$62) | NZ$150 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (NZ$567) | NZ$2,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (NZ$184) | NZ$80 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (NZ$13) | NZ$25 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (NZ$28) | NZ$10 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 42% cheaper than in Cook Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (NZ$82) | NZ$120 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (NZ$66) | NZ$120 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (NZ$133) | NZ$200 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (NZ$161) | NZ$300 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Cook Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,793 (NZ$26,634) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.58 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (NZ$129) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 20% more expensive than in Cook Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (NZ$12) | NZ$11 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (NZ$26) | NZ$15 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (NZ$113) | NZ$38 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.00 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.97 (NZ$5.81) | NZ$10 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.85 (NZ$3.33) | NZ$2.00 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.74 (NZ$3.20) | NZ$10 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (NZ$29) | NZ$10 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 27% cheaper than in Cook Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (NZ$63) | NZ$35 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (NZ$32) | NZ$22 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (NZ$170) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (NZ$113) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (NZ$14) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.96 (NZ$5.80) | NZ$5.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (NZ$8) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$589 (NZ$689) | NZ$2,900 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (NZ$0.48) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (NZ$73) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (NZ$16) | NZ$35 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,496 prices entered by 3,931 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 24% cheaper than in Cook Islands
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