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Cost of Living & Prices:
Cook Islands vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Cook Islands vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.56 times less for grocery shopping in Cook Islands than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.99 EUR (3.41 USD) in Cook Islands and 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Cook Islands.

2.99 EUR
5.12 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.76 EUR (2.01 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.09 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Cook Islands.

1.76 EUR
2.09 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.46 EUR (9.65 USD) in Cook Islands and 18.4 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Cook Islands.

8.46 EUR
18.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.93 EUR (9.05 USD) in Cook Islands and 15.78 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Cook Islands.

7.93 EUR
15.78 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.34 EUR (7.24 USD) in Cook Islands and 15.27 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Cook Islands.

6.34 EUR
15.27 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.85 EUR (18.09 USD) in Cook Islands and 14.02 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United States.

15.85 EUR
14.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.8 EUR (2.06 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.81 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Cook Islands.

1.80 EUR
2.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.96 EUR (4.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Cook Islands and 4.15 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Cook Islands.

3.96 EUR
4.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.77 EUR (3.17 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.44 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Cook Islands.

2.77 EUR
3.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.90 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in the United States.

2.82 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.76 EUR (3.15 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.74 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Cook Islands.

2.76 EUR
3.74 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.98 EUR (10.25 USD) in Cook Islands and 14.64 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Cook Islands.

8.98 EUR
14.64 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Cook Islands and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in the United States.

1.41 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.81 EUR (2.07 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Cook Islands.

1.81 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.16 EUR (3.61 USD) in Cook Islands and 4.67 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Cook Islands.

3.16 EUR
4.67 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.11 EUR (2.41 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.73 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Cook Islands.

2.11 EUR
3.73 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.32 EUR (1.51 USD) in Cook Islands and 7.2 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Cook Islands.

1.32 EUR
7.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.87 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.76 EUR (5.43 USD) in Cook Islands and 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Cook Islands.

4.76 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in the United States.

2.38 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Cook Islands vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.96 times less for meals in restaurants in Cook Islands than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.61 EUR (4.12 USD) in Cook Islands and 4.57 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Cook Islands.

3.61 EUR
4.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.64 EUR (3.02 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.45 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the United States.

2.64 EUR
2.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.96 EUR (4.52 USD) in Cook Islands and 7.01 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Cook Islands.

3.96 EUR
7.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.96 EUR (4.52 USD) in Cook Islands and 8.76 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Cook Islands.

3.96 EUR
8.76 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.93 EUR (9.05 USD) in Cook Islands and 10.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Cook Islands.

7.93 EUR
10.52 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 42.28 EUR (48.24 USD) in Cook Islands and 87.64 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Cook Islands.

42.28 EUR
87.64 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.93 EUR (9.05 USD) in Cook Islands and 21.91 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Cook Islands.

7.93 EUR
21.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.72 EUR (1.96 USD) in Cook Islands and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Cook Islands.

1.72 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Cook Islands vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Cook Islands vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times less for transportation in Cook Islands than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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113.05 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.11 EUR (2.41 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Cook Islands.

2.11 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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26.29 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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3.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Cook Islands vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.15 EUR (5.88 USD) in Cook Islands and 15.78 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Cook Islands.

5.15 EUR
15.78 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.02 EUR (25.13 USD) in Cook Islands and 86.11 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Cook Islands.

22.02 EUR
86.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.14 EUR (24.12 USD) in Cook Islands and 33.3 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Cook Islands.

21.14 EUR
33.30 EUR

Flats for rent

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Cook Islands vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.97 times less for renting an apartment in Cook Islands than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 280.09 EUR (319.6 USD) in Cook Islands and 3331 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Cook Islands.

280.09 EUR
3 331 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 253.67 EUR (289.45 USD) in Cook Islands and 2086 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Cook Islands.

253.67 EUR
2 086 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 496.77 EUR (566.83 USD) in Cook Islands and 6217 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Cook Islands.

496.77 EUR
6 217 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 496.77 EUR (566.83 USD) in Cook Islands and 3600 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Cook Islands.

496.77 EUR
3 600 EUR

Flats for sale

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Cook Islands vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.13 times less for buying an apartment in Cook Islands than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 4551 EUR (5192.62 USD) in Cook Islands and 12513 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Cook Islands.

4 551 EUR
12 513 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 449.2 EUR (512.56 USD) in Cook Islands and 8129 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Cook Islands.

449.20 EUR
8 129 EUR

Salary

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Cook Islands vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Cook Islands is 3.98 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1321 EUR (1507.53 USD) in Cook Islands and 5256 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 74.9% lower in Cook Islands.

1 321 EUR
5 256 EUR

Hotels

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Cook Islands vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
90.9 EUR

Two stars

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128 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

348 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

-
527 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Cook Islands: 2 cities, 11 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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