Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨747) | ₨368 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (₨498) | ₨319 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨165 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (₨120) | ₨58 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (₨314) | ₨90 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨39 | + 543% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (₨797) | ₨239 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨154 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (₨145) | ₨31 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨169 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨1,246) | ₨769 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (₨399) | ₨91 | + 338% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨38 | + 562% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (₨60,086) | ₨40,484 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (₨249,149) | ₨24,222 | + 929% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (₨2,990) | ₨5,258 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (₨39,864) | ₨24,750 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (₨25,712) | ₨14,691 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (₨1,495) | ₨6,007 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨4,983) | ₨665 | + 649% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (₨44,797) | ₨29,903 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (₨9,916) | ₨11,999 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨349) | ₨535 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨498) | ₨428 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (₨4,983) | ₨2,524 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (₨3,986) | ₨2,741 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (₨6,478) | ₨4,298 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (₨4,983) | ₨3,255 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (₨100) | ₨105 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨9,966) | ₨1,104 | + 803% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨548) | ₨138 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨747) | ₨276 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨1,869) | ₨905 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨399) | ₨396 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨498) | ₨223 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨598) | ₨281 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨299) | ₨167 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨98 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨498) | ₨306 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cook Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨2,990) | ₨1,460 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨1,096) | ₨600 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨6,976) | ₨1,872 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨747) | ₨756 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨217 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨249) | ₨182 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨144,507) | ₨51,130 | + 183% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (₨1,993) | ₨1,621 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (₨1,495) | ₨269 | + 455% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,849 prices entered by 1,234 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 144% more expensive than in India
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