- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 396% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 396% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (руб 669) | руб 359 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (руб 1,562) | руб 278 | + 462% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (руб 335) | руб 134 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (руб 178) | руб 65 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (руб 535) | руб 81 | + 559% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (руб 669) | руб 138 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (руб 669) | руб 310 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (руб 535) | руб 93 | + 476% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (руб 892) | руб 35 | + 2456% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 60 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (руб 1,562) | руб 532 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (руб 625) | руб 96 | + 551% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (руб 357) | руб 32 | + 1014% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (руб 71,391) | руб 75,340 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | руб 39,678 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (руб 8,924) | руб 6,137 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (руб 13,386) | руб 38,444 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (руб 11,155) | руб 24,360 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (руб 8,924) | руб 3,704 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (руб 6,693) | руб 478 | + 1300% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (руб 89,239) | руб 26,419 | + 238% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (руб 3,570) | руб 6,120 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (руб 1,115) | руб 403 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (руб 446) | руб 509 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (руб 5,354) | руб 5,511 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (руб 5,354) | руб 3,037 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (руб 8,924) | руб 5,637 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (руб 13,386) | руб 7,478 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,208,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (руб 115) | руб 43 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,702 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (руб 491) | руб 324 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (руб 669) | руб 508 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (руб 1,673) | руб 1,237 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (руб 223) | руб 230 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (руб 446) | руб 166 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (руб 535) | руб 211 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (руб 89) | руб 71 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (руб 446) | руб 104 | + 330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (руб 446) | руб 515 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (руб 1,562) | руб 1,688 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (руб 982) | руб 682 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,292 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 379 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (руб 223) | руб 177 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 234 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (руб 129,397) | руб 31,513 | + 311% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,232 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (руб 1,562) | руб 140 | + 1017% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,190 prices entered by 832 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 106% more expensive than in Russia
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