Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (Rp 135,678) | Rp 45,378 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (Rp 90,452) | Rp 54,330 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 27,591 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (Rp 21,709) | Rp 19,722 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (Rp 56,985) | Rp 26,707 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 18,501 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (Rp 144,723) | Rp 56,542 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 42,973 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (Rp 26,231) | Rp 22,558 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 34,959 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (Rp 226,130) | Rp 337,317 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (Rp 72,362) | Rp 20,426 | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 17,971 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 41% 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 10,906,990) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (Rp 45,226,069) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (Rp 542,713) | Rp 496,641 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (Rp 7,236,171) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (Rp 4,667,330) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (Rp 271,356) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (Rp 904,521) | Rp 400,530 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (Rp 8,131,647) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (Rp 1,799,998) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (Rp 63,316) | Rp 43,866 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (Rp 90,452) | Rp 71,573 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (Rp 904,521) | Rp 624,572 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (Rp 723,617) | Rp 439,901 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (Rp 1,175,878) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (Rp 904,521) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 237% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (Rp 18,090) | Rp 11,904 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (Rp 1,809,043) | Rp 150,291 | + 1104% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 127% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (Rp 99,497) | Rp 36,367 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (Rp 135,678) | Rp 60,467 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (Rp 339,196) | Rp 313,421 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (Rp 72,362) | Rp 130,123 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (Rp 90,452) | Rp 19,595 | + 362% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (Rp 108,543) | Rp 34,558 | + 214% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (Rp 54,271) | Rp 30,035 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 15,580 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (Rp 90,452) | Rp 88,350 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (Rp 542,713) | Rp 216,012 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (Rp 198,995) | Rp 104,481 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (Rp 1,266,330) | Rp 383,761 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (Rp 135,678) | Rp 162,937 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 36,298 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (Rp 45,226) | Rp 40,791 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (Rp 26,231,120) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (Rp 361,809) | Rp 496,553 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (Rp 271,356) | Rp 35,528 | + 664% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia
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