Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Cook Islands is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Rp 139,905) | Rp 61,205 | + 129% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Rp 93,270) | Rp 48,353 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 29,046 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (Rp 22,385) | Rp 21,836 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (Rp 58,760) | Rp 22,834 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 14,630 | + 219% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (Rp 149,232) | Rp 66,405 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 43,134 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (Rp 27,048) | Rp 18,263 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 34,771 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (Rp 233,175) | Rp 406,659 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (Rp 74,616) | Rp 17,291 | + 332% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 16,247 | + 187% | |
Housing | + 96% | |||
Housing in Cook Islands is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (Rp 11,246,787) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (Rp 46,635,044) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 623% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (Rp 559,621) | Rp 801,210 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (Rp 7,018,574) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (Rp 4,812,737) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (Rp 279,810) | Rp 505,106 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (Rp 932,701) | Rp 237,062 | + 293% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (Rp 8,384,981) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 135% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (Rp 1,856,075) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (Rp 65,289) | Rp 57,323 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Rp 93,270) | Rp 95,242 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Cook Islands is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (Rp 932,701) | Rp 648,513 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (Rp 746,161) | Rp 480,172 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (Rp 1,212,511) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (Rp 932,701) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 168% | |||
Transportation in Cook Islands is 168% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Rp 18,654) | Rp 9,337 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (Rp 1,865,402) | Rp 419,026 | + 345% | |
Personal Care | + 146% | |||
Personal Care in Cook Islands is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Rp 102,597) | Rp 19,709 | + 421% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (Rp 139,905) | Rp 89,583 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (Rp 349,763) | Rp 204,790 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Rp 74,616) | Rp 108,192 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (Rp 93,270) | Rp 22,334 | + 318% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (Rp 111,924) | Rp 30,094 | + 272% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (Rp 55,962) | Rp 22,886 | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 11,284 | + 313% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (Rp 93,270) | Rp 119,565 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Cook Islands is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Rp 559,621) | Rp 261,585 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Rp 205,194) | Rp 99,216 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (Rp 1,305,781) | Rp 573,242 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Rp 139,905) | Rp 159,890 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 39,869 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,635) | Rp 65,361 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (Rp 27,048,326) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 152% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (Rp 373,080) | Rp 509,555 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (Rp 279,810) | Rp 32,683 | + 756% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia
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