Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 493% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 493% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨1,521) | ₨577 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$20 (₨2,028) | ₨658 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨760) | ₨249 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (₨406) | ₨108 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨1,217) | ₨120 | + 911% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (₨1,521) | ₨96 | + 1487% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (₨1,521) | ₨526 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (₨1,217) | ₨176 | + 592% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (₨2,028) | ₨44 | + 4475% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨344 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨2,535) | ₨1,632 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$14 (₨1,419) | ₨126 | + 1025% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (₨811) | ₨57 | + 1318% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,000 (₨202,762) | ₨60,758 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,400 (₨141,933) | ₨35,785 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (₨20,276) | ₨9,753 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,200 (₨121,657) | ₨53,937 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,000 (₨101,381) | ₨30,998 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$80 (₨8,110) | ₨7,631 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨10,138) | ₨2,510 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$2,000 (₨202,762) | ₨40,341 | + 403% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (₨8,110) | ₨12,473 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (₨2,535) | ₨609 | + 316% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨1,014) | ₨649 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 215% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (₨12,166) | ₨2,518 | + 383% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (₨10,138) | ₨3,757 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (₨15,207) | ₨6,430 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (₨30,414) | ₨5,127 | + 493% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 234% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,319,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (₨261) | ₨115 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨20,276) | ₨2,310 | + 778% | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨1,115) | ₨235 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨1,521) | ₨426 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨3,802) | ₨1,378 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨811) | ₨435 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨1,014) | ₨332 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨1,217) | ₨311 | + 292% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨608) | ₨207 | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨507) | ₨138 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨1,014) | ₨434 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨6,083) | ₨1,566 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨2,230) | ₨1,256 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨14,193) | ₨3,673 | + 286% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨1,521) | ₨792 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨507) | ₨348 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨507) | ₨463 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨294,005) | ₨46,753 | + 529% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (₨6,083) | ₨4,335 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨3,548) | ₨215 | + 1547% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,003 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 260% more expensive than in Pakistan
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