- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 321% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 321% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Rp 150,591) | Rp 64,060 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (Rp 351,379) | Rp 50,221 | + 600% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Rp 75,295) | Rp 31,397 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (Rp 40,158) | Rp 18,967 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (Rp 120,473) | Rp 22,704 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (Rp 150,591) | Rp 15,321 | + 883% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (Rp 150,591) | Rp 67,443 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (Rp 120,473) | Rp 37,831 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (Rp 200,788) | Rp 18,389 | + 992% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,050 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (Rp 351,379) | Rp 363,342 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (Rp 140,552) | Rp 19,021 | + 639% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (Rp 80,315) | Rp 15,904 | + 405% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (Rp 16,063,038) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Rp 8,842,230 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (Rp 2,007,880) | Rp 899,203 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (Rp 3,011,820) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (Rp 2,509,850) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (Rp 2,007,880) | Rp 630,805 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (Rp 1,505,910) | Rp 244,903 | + 515% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (Rp 20,078,798) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 336% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (Rp 803,152) | Rp 1,766,010 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (Rp 250,985) | Rp 60,823 | + 313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Rp 100,394) | Rp 59,495 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 166% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (Rp 1,204,728) | Rp 612,994 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (Rp 1,204,728) | Rp 416,812 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (Rp 2,007,880) | Rp 974,726 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (Rp 3,011,820) | Rp 821,580 | + 267% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 470,268,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (Rp 25,851) | Rp 8,713 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 376,741 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Rp 110,433) | Rp 25,888 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (Rp 150,591) | Rp 86,121 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (Rp 376,477) | Rp 362,813 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (Rp 50,197) | Rp 45,322 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (Rp 100,394) | Rp 23,501 | + 327% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (Rp 120,473) | Rp 33,880 | + 256% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (Rp 20,079) | Rp 15,234 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (Rp 100,394) | Rp 13,078 | + 668% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (Rp 100,394) | Rp 92,813 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (Rp 351,379) | Rp 207,987 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Rp 220,867) | Rp 98,924 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 480,517 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 125,911 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (Rp 50,197) | Rp 46,550 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,305 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (Rp 29,114,257) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 264% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,764 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 536,205 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (Rp 351,379) | Rp 24,432 | + 1338% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,780 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia
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