Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 251% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Rp 138,365) | Rp 62,230 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$20 (Rp 184,487) | Rp 52,137 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (Rp 69,183) | Rp 30,582 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (Rp 36,897) | Rp 18,388 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (Rp 110,692) | Rp 26,104 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (Rp 138,365) | Rp 14,341 | + 865% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (Rp 138,365) | Rp 77,272 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (Rp 110,692) | Rp 38,806 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (Rp 184,487) | Rp 19,485 | + 847% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,212 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (Rp 230,609) | Rp 339,997 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$14 (Rp 129,141) | Rp 15,796 | + 718% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (Rp 73,795) | Rp 17,158 | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,000 (Rp 18,448,729) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,400 (Rp 12,914,110) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (Rp 1,844,873) | Rp 772,430 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,200 (Rp 11,069,238) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,000 (Rp 9,224,365) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$80 (Rp 737,949) | Rp 502,555 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (Rp 922,436) | Rp 285,184 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$2,000 (Rp 18,448,729) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 285% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (Rp 737,949) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (Rp 230,609) | Rp 69,682 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Rp 92,244) | Rp 51,169 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (Rp 1,106,924) | Rp 655,076 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (Rp 922,436) | Rp 457,119 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (Rp 1,383,655) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (Rp 2,767,309) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 195% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (Rp 23,753) | Rp 9,156 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (Rp 1,844,873) | Rp 330,672 | + 458% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Rp 101,468) | Rp 30,938 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (Rp 138,365) | Rp 82,186 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (Rp 345,914) | Rp 280,243 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Rp 73,795) | Rp 38,725 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (Rp 92,244) | Rp 26,962 | + 242% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (Rp 110,692) | Rp 34,072 | + 225% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (Rp 55,346) | Rp 16,791 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,122) | Rp 13,618 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (Rp 92,244) | Rp 63,841 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Rp 553,462) | Rp 184,270 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Rp 202,936) | Rp 105,975 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (Rp 1,291,411) | Rp 413,601 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Rp 138,365) | Rp 152,100 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,122) | Rp 44,543 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (Rp 46,122) | Rp 59,628 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (Rp 26,750,657) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 290% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (Rp 553,462) | Rp 597,783 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (Rp 322,853) | Rp 24,831 | + 1200% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,124 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 163% more expensive than in Indonesia
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