- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 529% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 529% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨1,437) | ₨559 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (₨3,353) | ₨610 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨718) | ₨222 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (₨383) | ₨108 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨1,149) | ₨121 | + 849% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (₨1,437) | ₨80 | + 1694% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (₨1,437) | ₨439 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (₨1,149) | ₨154 | + 649% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (₨1,916) | ₨40 | + 4740% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (₨3,353) | ₨2,141 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (₨1,341) | ₨117 | + 1043% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (₨766) | ₨56 | + 1277% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (₨153,266) | ₨57,192 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨36,148 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (₨19,158) | ₨8,238 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (₨28,737) | ₨44,615 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (₨23,948) | ₨25,516 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (₨19,158) | ₨6,795 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (₨14,369) | ₨2,646 | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (₨191,583) | ₨39,967 | + 379% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (₨7,663) | ₨11,006 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (₨2,395) | ₨499 | + 380% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨958) | ₨939 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 225% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (₨11,495) | ₨2,600 | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (₨11,495) | ₨4,026 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (₨19,158) | ₨6,156 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (₨28,737) | ₨5,351 | + 437% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,833,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (₨247) | ₨90 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,481 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨1,054) | ₨227 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨1,437) | ₨652 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨3,592) | ₨2,133 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (₨479) | ₨444 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨958) | ₨275 | + 248% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨1,149) | ₨340 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (₨192) | ₨142 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (₨958) | ₨109 | + 782% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨958) | ₨637 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (₨3,353) | ₨1,494 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨2,107) | ₨1,128 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,101 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨479) | ₨392 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (₨277,795) | ₨54,726 | + 408% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,025 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨3,353) | ₨185 | + 1716% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,366 prices entered by 538 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan
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