Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨727) | ₨339 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (₨485) | ₨297 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨164 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (₨116) | ₨54 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (₨305) | ₨85 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨39 | + 516% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (₨775) | ₨210 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨154 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (₨141) | ₨29 | + 382% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨144 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨1,211) | ₨766 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (₨388) | ₨89 | + 338% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨35 | + 591% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 202% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (₨58,426) | ₨31,191 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (₨242,266) | ₨20,267 | + 1095% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (₨2,907) | ₨4,423 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (₨36,461) | ₨23,087 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (₨25,002) | ₨14,243 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (₨1,454) | ₨3,664 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨4,845) | ₨515 | + 842% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (₨43,560) | ₨28,396 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (₨9,642) | ₨12,433 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨339) | ₨416 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨485) | ₨319 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (₨4,845) | ₨2,301 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (₨3,876) | ₨2,530 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (₨6,299) | ₨3,605 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (₨4,845) | ₨2,893 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨976,968 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (₨97) | ₨109 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨9,691) | ₨1,424 | + 581% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨533) | ₨140 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨727) | ₨303 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨1,817) | ₨1,586 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨388) | ₨402 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨485) | ₨190 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨581) | ₨248 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨291) | ₨152 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨73 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨485) | ₨351 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨2,907) | ₨1,405 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨1,066) | ₨600 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨6,783) | ₨2,140 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨727) | ₨607 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨229 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨242) | ₨173 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨140,515) | ₨46,652 | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (₨1,938) | ₨1,554 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (₨1,454) | ₨247 | + 489% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,457 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 159% more expensive than in India
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