Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨799) | ₨345 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (₨533) | ₨294 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨141 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (₨128) | ₨52 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (₨336) | ₨75 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨37 | + 621% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (₨852) | ₨235 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨149 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (₨154) | ₨32 | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨138 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨1,331) | ₨721 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (₨426) | ₨86 | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨35 | + 665% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (₨64,222) | ₨33,225 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$753 (₨40,078) | ₨19,978 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (₨3,196) | ₨4,391 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (₨40,078) | ₨18,113 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (₨27,482) | ₨11,868 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (₨1,598) | ₨3,639 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨5,326) | ₨712 | + 648% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (₨47,881) | ₨29,862 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (₨10,599) | ₨10,869 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨373) | ₨398 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨533) | ₨220 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (₨5,326) | ₨2,376 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (₨4,261) | ₨2,495 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (₨6,924) | ₨3,665 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (₨5,326) | ₨2,737 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨944,817 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (₨107) | ₨83 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨10,652) | ₨1,167 | + 813% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨586) | ₨99 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨799) | ₨216 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨1,997) | ₨630 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨426) | ₨319 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨533) | ₨170 | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨639) | ₨260 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨320) | ₨139 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨72 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨533) | ₨216 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨3,196) | ₨1,196 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨1,172) | ₨478 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨7,456) | ₨1,484 | + 402% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨799) | ₨517 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨180 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨266) | ₨187 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨154,454) | ₨38,405 | + 302% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (₨2,130) | ₨1,488 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨1,864) | ₨272 | + 586% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,635 prices entered by 1,817 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 180% more expensive than in India
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