Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (6,905 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (4,604 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (1,105 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (2,900 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (7,366 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (1,335 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (11,509 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (3,683 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 391% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (555,105 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (2,301,754 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 908% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (27,621 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (368,281 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (237,541 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (13,811 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (46,035 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (413,855 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (91,610 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (3,222 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (4,604 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (46,035 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (36,828 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (59,846 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (46,035 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,616,260 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (921 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (92,070 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (5,064 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 441% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (6,905 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (17,263 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (3,683 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (4,604 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (5,524 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (2,762 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (4,604 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (27,621 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (10,128 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (64,449 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (6,905 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (2,302 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (1,335,017 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 2602% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (18,414 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (13,811 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 878% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria
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