Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨2,593) | ₨972 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (₨1,728) | ₨1,004 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨365 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (₨415) | ₨170 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (₨1,089) | ₨285 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨255 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (₨2,765) | ₨1,139 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨290 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (₨501) | ₨117 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨549 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨4,321) | ₨2,784 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (₨1,383) | ₨289 | + 379% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨191 | + 352% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (₨208,417) | ₨115,670 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (₨864,204) | ₨70,950 | + 1118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (₨10,370) | ₨25,995 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$800 (₨138,273) | ₨59,502 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (₨89,186) | ₨50,821 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (₨5,185) | ₨20,152 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨17,284) | ₨2,097 | + 724% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (₨155,384) | ₨71,636 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (₨34,395) | ₨23,262 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨1,210) | ₨1,718 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨1,728) | ₨1,977 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (₨17,284) | ₨3,426 | + 405% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (₨13,827) | ₨6,254 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (₨22,469) | ₨13,199 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (₨17,284) | ₨8,569 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (₨346) | ₨270 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨34,568) | ₨4,626 | + 647% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨1,901) | ₨1,015 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨2,593) | ₨1,391 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨6,482) | ₨3,667 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨1,383) | ₨521 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨1,728) | ₨922 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨2,074) | ₨736 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨1,037) | ₨249 | + 316% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨242 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨1,728) | ₨860 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨10,370) | ₨3,545 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨3,802) | ₨2,089 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨24,198) | ₨7,109 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨2,593) | ₨880 | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨669 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨864) | ₨745 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨501,238) | ₨119,622 | + 319% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (₨6,914) | ₨3,764 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (₨5,185) | ₨415 | + 1148% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,730 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan
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