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Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 407% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 407% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨696) | ₨387 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$20 (₨928) | ₨255 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨348) | ₨142 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (₨186) | ₨52 | + 259% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨557) | ₨71 | + 683% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (₨696) | ₨37 | + 1807% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (₨696) | ₨196 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (₨557) | ₨141 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (₨928) | ₨25 | + 3673% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨121 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨1,160) | ₨858 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (₨650) | ₨82 | + 695% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (₨371) | ₨33 | + 1037% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,000 (₨92,802) | ₨30,748 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,400 (₨64,961) | ₨20,555 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (₨9,280) | ₨4,264 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,200 (₨55,681) | ₨23,717 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,000 (₨46,401) | ₨15,201 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$80 (₨3,712) | ₨4,606 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨4,640) | ₨910 | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (₨92,802) | ₨34,217 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (₨3,712) | ₨11,426 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (₨1,160) | ₨426 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨464) | ₨555 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (₨5,568) | ₨2,430 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (₨4,640) | ₨2,918 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (₨6,960) | ₨4,098 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (₨13,920) | ₨3,326 | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 200% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨869,916 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (₨119) | ₨79 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨9,280) | ₨1,291 | + 619% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨510) | ₨153 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨696) | ₨316 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨1,740) | ₨1,134 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨371) | ₨276 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨464) | ₨183 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨557) | ₨224 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨278) | ₨125 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨232) | ₨71 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨464) | ₨287 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨2,784) | ₨1,208 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨1,021) | ₨498 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨6,496) | ₨1,823 | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨696) | ₨869 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨232) | ₨213 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨232) | ₨228 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (₨134,563) | ₨37,313 | + 261% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (₨2,784) | ₨2,292 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨1,624) | ₨256 | + 534% | |
| TOTAL | + 199% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 27,851 prices entered by 3,843 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
46.401
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 199% more expensive than in India
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