Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (¥1,288) | ¥1,027 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (¥859) | ¥808 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥613 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (¥206) | ¥220 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (¥541) | ¥323 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥613 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (¥1,374) | ¥1,107 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥766 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (¥249) | ¥468 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥304 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (¥2,146) | ¥1,290 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (¥687) | ¥218 | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥191 | + 124% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (¥103,523) | ¥365,082 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (¥429,259) | ¥197,136 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (¥5,151) | ¥19,132 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (¥68,682) | ¥174,888 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (¥44,300) | ¥112,259 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (¥2,576) | ¥12,528 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (¥8,585) | ¥4,254 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (¥77,181) | ¥74,559 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (¥17,085) | ¥25,414 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (¥601) | ¥1,338 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (¥859) | ¥2,815 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (¥8,585) | ¥8,708 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (¥6,868) | ¥5,103 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (¥11,161) | ¥9,892 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (¥8,585) | ¥12,189 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,079,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (¥172) | ¥170 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (¥17,170) | ¥9,221 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (¥944) | ¥2,133 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (¥1,288) | ¥2,551 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (¥3,219) | ¥6,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (¥687) | ¥1,337 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (¥859) | ¥930 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (¥1,030) | ¥622 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (¥515) | ¥224 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥188 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (¥859) | ¥4,604 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (¥5,151) | ¥4,908 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (¥1,889) | ¥3,873 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (¥12,019) | ¥8,269 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (¥1,288) | ¥1,244 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥547 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (¥429) | ¥674 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (¥248,971) | ¥51,659 | + 382% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (¥3,434) | ¥9,530 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥600 | - | |
| 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 470 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 9% more expensive than in Japan
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