Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 271% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 271% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (₨1,846) | ₨519 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (₨1,231) | ₨742 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨215 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (₨295) | ₨119 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (₨775) | ₨168 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨102 | + 506% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (₨1,969) | ₨658 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨194 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (₨357) | ₨51 | + 595% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨220 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (₨3,076) | ₨2,141 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (₨984) | ₨170 | + 480% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨77 | + 695% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (₨148,377) | ₨65,360 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (₨615,250) | ₨44,450 | + 1284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (₨7,383) | ₨14,918 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (₨92,595) | ₨47,849 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (₨63,494) | ₨35,800 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (₨3,692) | ₨10,123 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (₨12,305) | ₨2,270 | + 442% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (₨110,622) | ₨53,975 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (₨24,487) | ₨18,356 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨861) | ₨851 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (₨1,231) | ₨797 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (₨12,305) | ₨4,868 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (₨9,844) | ₨7,670 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (₨15,997) | ₨17,357 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (₨12,305) | ₨8,106 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (₨246) | ₨146 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (₨24,610) | ₨4,073 | + 504% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (₨1,354) | ₨237 | + 471% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (₨1,846) | ₨572 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (₨4,614) | ₨1,768 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨984) | ₨1,267 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (₨1,231) | ₨575 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (₨1,477) | ₨371 | + 298% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (₨738) | ₨352 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨116 | + 429% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (₨1,231) | ₨681 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cook Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (₨7,383) | ₨2,016 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (₨2,707) | ₨1,908 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (₨17,227) | ₨4,907 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (₨1,846) | ₨1,025 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨469 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (₨615) | ₨513 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (₨356,845) | ₨107,118 | + 233% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (₨4,922) | ₨4,729 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (₨3,692) | ₨237 | + 1456% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 925 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan
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