Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 83% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (руб 566) | руб 470 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$10 (руб 377) | руб 308 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 174 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.40 (руб 91) | руб 78 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (руб 238) | руб 116 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 206 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$16 (руб 604) | руб 418 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 114 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.90 (руб 109) | руб 59 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 68 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (руб 944) | руб 625 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$8 (руб 302) | руб 132 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 36 | + 422% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$1,206 (руб 45,516) | руб 57,360 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$5,000 (руб 188,734) | руб 40,996 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$60 (руб 2,265) | руб 8,619 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$753 (руб 28,404) | руб 36,604 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$516 (руб 19,477) | руб 25,412 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$30 (руб 1,132) | руб 5,196 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (руб 3,775) | руб 516 | + 631% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$899 (руб 33,934) | руб 28,904 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$199 (руб 7,512) | руб 8,779 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$7 (руб 264) | руб 496 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (руб 377) | руб 776 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$100 (руб 3,775) | руб 5,100 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$80 (руб 3,020) | руб 3,365 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$130 (руб 4,907) | руб 6,660 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$100 (руб 3,775) | руб 7,021 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 164% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,941,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (руб 75) | руб 50 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (руб 7,549) | руб 1,645 | + 359% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (руб 415) | руб 466 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (руб 566) | руб 471 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (руб 1,416) | руб 1,425 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (руб 302) | руб 294 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (руб 377) | руб 218 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (руб 453) | руб 253 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (руб 226) | руб 101 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 126 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (руб 377) | руб 657 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cook Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (руб 2,265) | руб 1,572 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (руб 830) | руб 572 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,998 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (руб 5,285) | руб 4,373 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (руб 566) | руб 397 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 191 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (руб 189) | руб 252 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (руб 109,466) | руб 49,633 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$40 (руб 1,510) | руб 2,595 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$30 (руб 1,132) | руб 172 | + 559% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,030 prices entered by 417 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cook Islands is 72% more expensive than in Russia
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