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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 1.65 times less for grocery shopping in Cook Islands than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in Cook Islands and 5.4 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Cook Islands.

2.97 EUR
5.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.75 EUR (1.89 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Cook Islands.

1.75 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.4 EUR (9.09 USD) in Cook Islands and 19.4 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Cook Islands.

8.40 EUR
19.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.87 EUR (8.52 USD) in Cook Islands and 16.63 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Cook Islands.

7.87 EUR
16.63 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.3 EUR (6.81 USD) in Cook Islands and 16.1 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Cook Islands.

6.30 EUR
16.10 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.74 EUR (17.04 USD) in Cook Islands and 14.79 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United States.

15.74 EUR
14.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.79 EUR (1.94 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Cook Islands.

1.79 EUR
2.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) for 12 eggs in Cook Islands and 4.38 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in Cook Islands.

3.94 EUR
4.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.76 EUR (2.98 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.63 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Cook Islands.

2.76 EUR
3.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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23.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.8 EUR (3.03 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the United States.

2.80 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.74 EUR (2.96 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Cook Islands.

2.74 EUR
3.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.92 EUR (9.65 USD) in Cook Islands and 15.44 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Cook Islands.

8.92 EUR
15.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.4 EUR (1.52 USD) in Cook Islands and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in the United States.

1.40 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.8 EUR (1.95 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.6 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Cook Islands.

1.80 EUR
3.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.14 EUR (3.4 USD) in Cook Islands and 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Cook Islands.

3.14 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.1 EUR (2.27 USD) in Cook Islands and 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Cook Islands.

2.10 EUR
3.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.31 EUR (1.42 USD) in Cook Islands and 7.6 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Cook Islands.

1.31 EUR
7.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.30 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.72 EUR (5.11 USD) in Cook Islands and 5.78 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Cook Islands.

4.72 EUR
5.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.36 EUR (2.56 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in the United States.

2.36 EUR
2.31 EUR

Restaurant

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Cook Islands vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.08 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 3.58 EUR (3.88 USD) in Cook Islands and 4.82 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Cook Islands.

3.58 EUR
4.82 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

2.62 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in Cook Islands and 7.39 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Cook Islands.

3.94 EUR
7.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in Cook Islands and 9.24 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Cook Islands.

3.94 EUR
9.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.87 EUR (8.52 USD) in Cook Islands and 11.09 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29% lower in Cook Islands.

7.87 EUR
11.09 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.98 EUR (45.43 USD) in Cook Islands and 92.41 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Cook Islands.

41.98 EUR
92.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.87 EUR (8.52 USD) in Cook Islands and 23.1 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Cook Islands.

7.87 EUR
23.10 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.71 EUR (1.85 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Cook Islands.

1.71 EUR
2.03 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Cook Islands vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.21 times less for transportation in Cook Islands than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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119.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.1 EUR (2.27 USD) in Cook Islands and 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Cook Islands.

2.10 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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27.72 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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4.16 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 5.12 EUR (5.54 USD) in Cook Islands and 16.63 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Cook Islands.

5.12 EUR
16.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.87 EUR (23.67 USD) in Cook Islands and 90.8 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Cook Islands.

21.87 EUR
90.80 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.99 EUR (22.72 USD) in Cook Islands and 35.12 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Cook Islands.

20.99 EUR
35.12 EUR

Flats for rent

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Cook Islands vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.59 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 278.15 EUR (301 USD) in Cook Islands and 3512 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Cook Islands.

278.15 EUR
3 512 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 251.91 EUR (272.6 USD) in Cook Islands and 2199 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Cook Islands.

251.91 EUR
2 199 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 493.31 EUR (533.84 USD) in Cook Islands and 6556 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Cook Islands.

493.31 EUR
6 556 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 493.31 EUR (533.84 USD) in Cook Islands and 3796 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Cook Islands.

493.31 EUR
3 796 EUR

Flats for sale

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Cook Islands vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.38 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 4519 EUR (4890.39 USD) in Cook Islands and 13194 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Cook Islands.

4 519 EUR
13 194 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 446.08 EUR (482.73 USD) in Cook Islands and 8571 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Cook Islands.

446.08 EUR
8 571 EUR

Salary

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Cook Islands vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Cook Islands is 4.22 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1312 EUR (1419.79 USD) in Cook Islands and 5542 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 76.3% lower in Cook Islands.

1 312 EUR
5 542 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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95.9 EUR

Two stars

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135 EUR

Three stars

218 EUR
180 EUR

Four stars

367 EUR
233 EUR

Five stars

-
555 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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