Cost of living in Avarua, Cook Islands, Cook Islands

Summary of cost of living in Avarua, Cook Islands

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: NZ$7,869
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: NZ$3,096
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List of prices in Avarua, Cook Islands, Cook Islands. Current as of Mar 2019.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district NZ$15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) NZ$28
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast NZ$8
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk NZ$4.00
12 eggs, large NZ$12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes NZ$15
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese NZ$15
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples NZ$12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes NZ$20
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality NZ$30
2 liters of coca-cola NZ$14
Bread for 2 people for 1 day NZ$8
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area NZ$1,795
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area NZ$1,400
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat NZ$200
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area NZ$738
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area NZ$615
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio NZ$142
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) NZ$126
40” flat screen tv NZ$2,000
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) NZ$80
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) NZ$25
Hourly rate for cleaning help NZ$10
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) NZ$120
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) NZ$110
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) NZ$176
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes NZ$300
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas NZ$2.58
Monthly ticket public transport NZ$200
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) NZ$11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) NZ$15
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) NZ$38
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) NZ$6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) NZ$10
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) NZ$12
4 rolls of toilet paper NZ$3.95
Tube of toothpaste NZ$8
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city NZ$10
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub NZ$47
2 tickets to the movies NZ$22
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert NZ$140
1 cocktail drink in downtown club NZ$15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city NZ$5.00
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) NZ$5.00
Ipad wi-fi 128gb NZ$2,900
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district NZ$60
1 package of marlboro cigarettes NZ$35
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 02, 2019

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