Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (15,239 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (10,159 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (2,438 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (6,400 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (16,255 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (2,946 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 488% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (25,398 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (8,127 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 714% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 333% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (1,225,013 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (5,079,542 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 1123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (60,955 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (812,727 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (524,209 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (30,477 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (101,591 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 546% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (913,302 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (202,166 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (7,111 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (10,159 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Clothes | + 262% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 262% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (101,591 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 675% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (81,273 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (132,068 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (101,591 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 228% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 228% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,402,940 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (2,032 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (203,182 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 688% | |
| Personal Care | + 338% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 338% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (11,175 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (15,239 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 762% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (38,097 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (8,127 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (10,159 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 403% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (12,191 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 369% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (6,095 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 507% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 374% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (10,159 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cook Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (60,955 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (22,350 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (142,227 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (15,239 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (5,080 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (2,946,135 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 888% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (40,636 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 203% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 203% more expensive than in Nigeria
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