- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 466% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 466% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨732) | ₨422 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (₨1,709) | ₨266 | + 543% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨366) | ₨142 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (₨195) | ₨51 | + 280% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨586) | ₨71 | + 726% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (₨732) | ₨39 | + 1789% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (₨732) | ₨201 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (₨586) | ₨138 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (₨976) | ₨25 | + 3870% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨122 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (₨1,709) | ₨823 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (₨683) | ₨81 | + 740% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (₨391) | ₨33 | + 1100% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (₨78,112) | ₨30,968 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨20,958 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (₨9,764) | ₨4,580 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (₨14,646) | ₨24,441 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (₨12,205) | ₨15,581 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (₨9,764) | ₨3,802 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (₨7,323) | ₨822 | + 791% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (₨97,640) | ₨33,825 | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (₨3,906) | ₨10,668 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (₨1,221) | ₨381 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨488) | ₨556 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (₨5,858) | ₨2,410 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (₨5,858) | ₨2,669 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (₨9,764) | ₨3,751 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (₨14,646) | ₨2,921 | + 401% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨877,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (₨126) | ₨78 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,353 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨537) | ₨134 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨732) | ₨280 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨1,831) | ₨1,553 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (₨244) | ₨259 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨488) | ₨179 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨586) | ₨224 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (₨98) | ₨135 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (₨488) | ₨72 | + 580% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨488) | ₨277 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (₨1,709) | ₨1,194 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨1,074) | ₨473 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,973 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,765 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨615 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨244) | ₨196 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (₨141,579) | ₨38,823 | + 265% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,886 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨1,709) | ₨253 | + 575% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,688 prices entered by 4,556 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
48.820
INR
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 140% more expensive than in India
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