Cost of living in Cook Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 311% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cook Islands is 311% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$15 (руб 610) | руб 381 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$20 (руб 813) | руб 255 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (руб 305) | руб 141 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$4.00 (руб 163) | руб 67 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (руб 488) | руб 87 | + 462% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$15 (руб 610) | руб 150 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$15 (руб 610) | руб 320 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$12 (руб 488) | руб 95 | + 415% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$20 (руб 813) | руб 33 | + 2381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$25 (руб 1,017) | руб 530 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$14 (руб 569) | руб 94 | + 507% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$8 (руб 325) | руб 32 | + 933% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Cook Islands is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,000 (руб 81,348) | руб 75,229 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,400 (руб 56,944) | руб 43,484 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$200 (руб 8,135) | руб 6,636 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$1,200 (руб 48,809) | руб 39,851 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,000 (руб 40,674) | руб 25,004 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$80 (руб 3,254) | руб 4,110 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$100 (руб 4,067) | руб 417 | + 876% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$2,000 (руб 81,348) | руб 24,777 | + 228% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$80 (руб 3,254) | руб 5,517 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$25 (руб 1,017) | руб 430 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$10 (руб 407) | руб 724 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cook Islands is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (руб 4,881) | руб 5,782 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$100 (руб 4,067) | руб 2,885 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$150 (руб 6,101) | руб 5,928 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$300 (руб 12,202) | руб 6,846 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Cook Islands is 159% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.58 (руб 105) | руб 45 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$200 (руб 8,135) | руб 1,906 | + 327% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Cook Islands is 81% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (руб 447) | руб 502 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$15 (руб 610) | руб 585 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$38 (руб 1,525) | руб 1,351 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (руб 325) | руб 238 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$10 (руб 407) | руб 155 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$12 (руб 488) | руб 198 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$6.00 (руб 244) | руб 69 | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.00 (руб 203) | руб 98 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$10 (руб 407) | руб 603 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Cook Islands is 78% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$60 (руб 2,440) | руб 1,770 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$22 (руб 895) | руб 610 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$140 (руб 5,694) | руб 3,282 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$15 (руб 610) | руб 431 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.00 (руб 203) | руб 218 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$5.00 (руб 203) | руб 241 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$2,900 (руб 117,955) | руб 30,129 | + 291% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$60 (руб 2,440) | руб 3,340 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$35 (руб 1,424) | руб 150 | + 848% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,306 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
40.674
RUB
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NZD
Cost of living in Cook Islands is 121% more expensive than in Russia
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