Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 231% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨1,659) | ₨441 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (₨1,106) | ₨682 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨269 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (₨265) | ₨115 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (₨697) | ₨152 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨86 | + 542% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (₨1,770) | ₨730 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨149 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (₨321) | ₨53 | + 510% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨304 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨2,765) | ₨1,613 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (₨885) | ₨130 | + 580% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨81 | + 586% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (₨133,358) | ₨68,178 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$753 (₨83,222) | ₨38,848 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (₨6,636) | ₨11,046 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (₨83,222) | ₨53,451 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (₨57,067) | ₨33,101 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (₨3,318) | ₨9,791 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨11,059) | ₨2,408 | + 359% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (₨99,424) | ₨45,353 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (₨22,008) | ₨22,152 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨774) | ₨767 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨1,106) | ₨518 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (₨11,059) | ₨3,232 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (₨8,848) | ₨5,463 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (₨14,377) | ₨9,871 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (₨11,059) | ₨6,396 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 247% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (₨221) | ₨106 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨22,119) | ₨2,392 | + 825% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨1,217) | ₨250 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨1,659) | ₨778 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨4,147) | ₨1,865 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨885) | ₨577 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨1,106) | ₨370 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨1,327) | ₨526 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨664) | ₨185 | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨156 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨1,106) | ₨515 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨6,636) | ₨2,013 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨2,433) | ₨1,512 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨15,483) | ₨3,842 | + 303% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨1,659) | ₨1,548 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨492 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨553) | ₨444 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨320,723) | ₨58,650 | + 447% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (₨4,424) | ₨3,909 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨3,871) | ₨268 | + 1344% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,530 prices entered by 419 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan
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