Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 401% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 401% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨700) | ₨374 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$20 (₨933) | ₨278 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨350) | ₨138 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (₨187) | ₨51 | + 263% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨560) | ₨71 | + 686% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (₨700) | ₨36 | + 1865% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (₨700) | ₨212 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (₨560) | ₨134 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (₨933) | ₨28 | + 3193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨127 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨1,166) | ₨799 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$14 (₨653) | ₨84 | + 674% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (₨373) | ₨35 | + 953% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,000 (₨93,285) | ₨32,341 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,400 (₨65,300) | ₨19,833 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (₨9,329) | ₨4,330 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,200 (₨55,971) | ₨22,135 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,000 (₨46,643) | ₨13,235 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$80 (₨3,731) | ₨3,267 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨4,664) | ₨734 | + 536% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$2,000 (₨93,285) | ₨29,901 | + 212% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (₨3,731) | ₨10,367 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (₨1,166) | ₨378 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨466) | ₨361 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (₨5,597) | ₨2,385 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (₨4,664) | ₨2,611 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (₨6,996) | ₨3,751 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (₨13,993) | ₨2,705 | + 417% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 203% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨934,217 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (₨120) | ₨75 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨9,329) | ₨1,170 | + 697% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨513) | ₨98 | + 424% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨700) | ₨200 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨1,749) | ₨917 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨373) | ₨245 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨466) | ₨176 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨560) | ₨234 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨280) | ₨147 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨233) | ₨69 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨466) | ₨233 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨2,799) | ₨1,246 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨1,026) | ₨475 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨6,530) | ₨1,930 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨700) | ₨678 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨233) | ₨219 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨233) | ₨200 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨135,263) | ₨33,946 | + 298% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (₨2,799) | ₨1,782 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨1,632) | ₨259 | + 530% | |
| TOTAL | + 213% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,566 prices entered by 2,337 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
46.643
INR
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NZD
Cost of living in Cook Islands is 213% more expensive than in India
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