Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Rp 154,998) | Rp 48,150 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Rp 103,332) | Rp 54,894 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 30,099 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (Rp 24,800) | Rp 20,570 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (Rp 65,099) | Rp 25,479 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 16,222 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (Rp 165,331) | Rp 59,701 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 37,956 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (Rp 29,966) | Rp 19,374 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 34,923 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (Rp 258,329) | Rp 356,233 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (Rp 82,665) | Rp 19,537 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 19,724 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (Rp 12,460,051) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$753 (Rp 7,775,714) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (Rp 619,990) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (Rp 7,775,714) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (Rp 5,331,918) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (Rp 309,995) | Rp 813,523 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (Rp 1,033,317) | Rp 354,270 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (Rp 9,289,524) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (Rp 2,056,302) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (Rp 72,332) | Rp 60,481 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Rp 103,332) | Rp 67,068 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (Rp 1,033,317) | Rp 655,630 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (Rp 826,654) | Rp 423,397 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (Rp 1,343,313) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (Rp 1,033,317) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 243% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 243% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Rp 20,666) | Rp 8,988 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (Rp 2,066,635) | Rp 237,123 | + 772% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 202% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Rp 113,665) | Rp 23,300 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (Rp 154,998) | Rp 87,183 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (Rp 387,494) | Rp 254,843 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Rp 82,665) | Rp 49,080 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (Rp 103,332) | Rp 19,454 | + 431% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (Rp 123,998) | Rp 36,205 | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (Rp 61,999) | Rp 18,007 | + 244% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 11,130 | + 364% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (Rp 103,332) | Rp 86,706 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Rp 619,990) | Rp 166,095 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Rp 227,330) | Rp 104,958 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (Rp 1,446,644) | Rp 388,033 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Rp 154,998) | Rp 111,803 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 35,619 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (Rp 51,666) | Rp 47,498 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (Rp 29,966,205) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 224% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (Rp 413,327) | Rp 579,157 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (Rp 361,661) | Rp 28,660 | + 1162% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 958 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia
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