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Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 417% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 417% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨1,422) | ₨597 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$20 (₨1,896) | ₨693 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨711) | ₨209 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (₨379) | ₨107 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (₨1,138) | ₨123 | + 823% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (₨1,422) | ₨91 | + 1456% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (₨1,422) | ₨623 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (₨1,138) | ₨156 | + 628% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (₨1,896) | ₨43 | + 4332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨296 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨2,370) | ₨2,933 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (₨1,327) | ₨121 | + 1000% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (₨758) | ₨60 | + 1170% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,000 (₨189,608) | ₨56,407 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,400 (₨132,725) | ₨36,398 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (₨18,961) | ₨8,000 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,200 (₨113,765) | ₨44,838 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,000 (₨94,804) | ₨29,469 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$80 (₨7,584) | ₨6,742 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨9,480) | ₨2,635 | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (₨189,608) | ₨38,859 | + 388% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (₨7,584) | ₨12,077 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (₨2,370) | ₨506 | + 368% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨948) | ₨1,220 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (₨11,376) | ₨2,544 | + 347% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (₨9,480) | ₨4,152 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (₨14,221) | ₨6,931 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (₨28,441) | ₨5,565 | + 411% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,230,650 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (₨244) | ₨95 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨18,961) | ₨2,465 | + 669% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨1,043) | ₨239 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨1,422) | ₨823 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨3,555) | ₨2,280 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (₨758) | ₨498 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨948) | ₨279 | + 239% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨1,138) | ₨337 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨569) | ₨160 | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨474) | ₨105 | + 349% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨948) | ₨510 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨5,688) | ₨1,448 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨2,086) | ₨1,118 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨13,273) | ₨3,318 | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨1,422) | ₨649 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨474) | ₨403 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨474) | ₨546 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (₨274,931) | ₨63,543 | + 333% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (₨5,688) | ₨3,967 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (₨3,318) | ₨319 | + 939% | |
| TOTAL | + 238% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,951 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan
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