Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Rp 145,638) | Rp 67,167 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Rp 97,092) | Rp 60,225 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 32,593 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (Rp 23,302) | Rp 24,570 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (Rp 61,168) | Rp 31,337 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 12,592 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (Rp 155,347) | Rp 72,901 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 45,403 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (Rp 28,157) | Rp 22,376 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 32,966 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (Rp 242,730) | Rp 344,694 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (Rp 77,674) | Rp 18,943 | + 310% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 15,178 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 31% 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 11,707,641) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (Rp 48,545,983) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (Rp 582,552) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (Rp 7,767,357) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (Rp 5,009,945) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (Rp 291,276) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (Rp 970,920) | Rp 378,883 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (Rp 8,728,568) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (Rp 1,932,130) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (Rp 67,964) | Rp 91,402 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Rp 97,092) | Rp 83,441 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (Rp 970,920) | Rp 651,126 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (Rp 776,736) | Rp 458,661 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (Rp 1,262,196) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (Rp 970,920) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Rp 19,418) | Rp 12,092 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (Rp 1,941,839) | Rp 590,226 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Rp 106,801) | Rp 22,456 | + 376% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (Rp 145,638) | Rp 96,147 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (Rp 364,095) | Rp 264,826 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Rp 77,674) | Rp 66,604 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (Rp 97,092) | Rp 26,592 | + 265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (Rp 116,510) | Rp 33,023 | + 253% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (Rp 58,255) | Rp 27,953 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 21,349 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (Rp 97,092) | Rp 84,361 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Rp 582,552) | Rp 261,890 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Rp 213,602) | Rp 96,262 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (Rp 1,359,288) | Rp 397,663 | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Rp 145,638) | Rp 149,637 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 38,785 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (Rp 48,546) | Rp 50,891 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (Rp 28,156,670) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 307% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (Rp 388,368) | Rp 433,566 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 43,715 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia
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