- Cost of Living
- Cook Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 394% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 394% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (руб 674) | руб 355 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$35 (руб 1,573) | руб 285 | + 451% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (руб 337) | руб 134 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (руб 180) | руб 64 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (руб 539) | руб 82 | + 556% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (руб 674) | руб 148 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (руб 674) | руб 310 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (руб 539) | руб 94 | + 472% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (руб 899) | руб 35 | + 2462% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 62 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$35 (руб 1,573) | руб 523 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$14 (руб 629) | руб 94 | + 571% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (руб 359) | руб 31 | + 1045% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,600 (руб 71,889) | руб 75,289 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | руб 40,722 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (руб 8,986) | руб 6,208 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$300 (руб 13,479) | руб 38,306 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$250 (руб 11,233) | руб 25,041 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$200 (руб 8,986) | руб 3,902 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$150 (руб 6,740) | руб 482 | + 1297% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$2,000 (руб 89,861) | руб 26,711 | + 236% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (руб 3,594) | руб 5,841 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (руб 1,123) | руб 395 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (руб 449) | руб 534 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (руб 5,392) | руб 5,258 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$120 (руб 5,392) | руб 3,050 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (руб 8,986) | руб 5,545 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (руб 13,479) | руб 7,257 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,132,050 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (руб 116) | руб 42 | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,702 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 88% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (руб 494) | руб 318 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (руб 674) | руб 504 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (руб 1,685) | руб 1,317 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$5.00 (руб 225) | руб 230 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (руб 449) | руб 159 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (руб 539) | руб 207 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.00 (руб 90) | руб 69 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$10 (руб 449) | руб 100 | + 348% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (руб 449) | руб 524 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$35 (руб 1,573) | руб 1,596 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (руб 988) | руб 668 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,573 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,405 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 373 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (руб 225) | руб 178 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 228 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,900 (руб 130,299) | руб 31,480 | + 314% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,050 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (руб 1,573) | руб 137 | + 1049% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,565 prices entered by 910 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 107% more expensive than in Russia
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