Cost of Living in Cook Islands
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 NZ$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 NZ$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 NZ$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.88 NZ$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.25 NZ$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.00 NZ$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.50 NZ$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.73 NZ$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.25 NZ$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9.65 NZ$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.41 NZ$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.90 NZ$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.80 NZ$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.26 NZ$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.81 NZ$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.71 NZ$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.76 NZ$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.81 NZ$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.43 NZ$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.50 NZ$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.50 NZ$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 NZ$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.00 NZ$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.25 NZ$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 25.00 NZ$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 NZ$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 35.00 NZ$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 NZ$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 3.00 NZ$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 20,000.00 NZ$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ? | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 183.33 NZ$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 84.50 NZ$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 183.67 NZ$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 41.67 NZ$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 40.00 NZ$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.50 NZ$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ? | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,400.00 NZ$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 112.00 NZ$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ? | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ? | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 123.00 NZ$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 530.00 NZ$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 530.00 NZ$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 593.33 NZ$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 790.00 NZ$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 799.99 NZ$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 120.74 NZ$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ? | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.00 |
Prices in Cook Islands
This country had 39 entries in the past 12 months by 6 different contributors.
Last update: 24 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 24 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in den Kochinseln
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Ilhas Cook
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 ItalianoCosto della vita nelle Isole Cook
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie dans les îles Cook
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Islas Cook
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