Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (¥1,258) | ¥1,028 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (¥838) | ¥723 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥519 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (¥201) | ¥197 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (¥528) | ¥316 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥629 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (¥1,342) | ¥962 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥902 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (¥243) | ¥574 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥285 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (¥2,096) | ¥1,208 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (¥671) | ¥184 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥206 | + 104% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (¥101,102) | ¥326,267 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (¥419,221) | ¥171,772 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (¥5,031) | ¥28,488 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (¥67,075) | ¥157,603 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (¥43,264) | ¥82,713 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (¥2,515) | ¥24,082 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (¥8,384) | ¥4,699 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (¥75,376) | ¥47,482 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (¥16,685) | ¥32,093 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (¥587) | ¥1,313 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (¥838) | ¥1,878 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (¥8,384) | ¥6,136 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (¥6,708) | ¥5,199 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (¥10,900) | ¥8,989 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (¥8,384) | ¥13,588 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (¥168) | ¥165 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (¥16,769) | ¥10,143 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (¥922) | ¥2,497 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (¥1,258) | ¥1,967 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (¥3,144) | ¥5,380 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (¥671) | ¥650 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (¥838) | ¥938 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (¥1,006) | ¥702 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (¥503) | ¥218 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥216 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (¥838) | ¥3,927 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (¥5,031) | ¥4,141 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (¥1,845) | ¥3,600 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (¥11,738) | ¥5,993 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (¥1,258) | ¥984 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥472 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (¥419) | ¥575 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (¥243,148) | ¥101,122 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (¥3,354) | ¥9,280 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (¥2,515) | ¥592 | + 325% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 755 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 9% more expensive than in Japan
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