Cost of living comparison
China is 2.4 times more expensive than Cook Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 68.7% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 48.2% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 24.3% less in China
- Housing
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pay 1.4% more in China
- Childcare
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pay 12.8 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 24.9% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 12.5% less in China
The cost of childcare and housing in China are more expensive than in Cook Islands. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, transportation, and clothing are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Cook Islands, you would:
pay 68.7% less for restaurants
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Cook Islands
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China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.96
NZ$15.63
|
$2.85
CN¥20.69
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.21
NZ$14.33
|
$5.07
CN¥36.72
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
NZ$4.95
|
$0.49
CN¥3.55
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.09
NZ$3.65
|
$0.30
CN¥2.18
|
|
pay 48.2% less for groceries
|
Cook Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.22
NZ$5.62
|
$1.59
CN¥11.54
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.15
NZ$8.99
|
$5.85
CN¥42.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.63
NZ$13.32
|
$6.86
CN¥49.73
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.76
NZ$10.06
|
$1.60
CN¥11.57
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.52
NZ$6.15
|
$1.54
CN¥11.17
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.35
NZ$2.35
|
$0.76
CN¥5.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$0.57
CN¥4.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
NZ$2.82
|
$0.65
CN¥4.74
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.84
NZ$4.96
|
$0.52
CN¥3.80
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$0.32
CN¥2.33
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
NZ$1.49
|
$0.40
CN¥2.90
|
|
pay 24.3% less for transportation
|
Cook Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.79
NZ$11.86
|
$4.44
CN¥32.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$22.47
CN¥162.89
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$11,944.29
NZ$20,845.19
|
$19,071.53
CN¥138,254.31
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$212.01
NZ$370.00
|
$3.97
CN¥28.81
|
|
pay 1.4% more for housing
|
Cook Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$104.21
NZ$181.87
|
$11.70
CN¥84.78
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$328.33
CN¥2,380.15
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$205.78
CN¥1,491.75
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$79.92
NZ$139.48
|
$40.46
CN¥293.29
|
|
pay 12.8 times more for childcare
|
Cook Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$459.70
CN¥3,332.47
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,433.32
NZ$2,501.42
|
$18,318.08
CN¥132,792.34
|
|
pay 24.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cook Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.23
NZ$9.12
|
$1.09
CN¥7.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.83
NZ$6.69
|
$3.07
CN¥22.24
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.93
NZ$26.06
|
$3.23
CN¥23.44
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.88
NZ$43.43
|
$41.41
CN¥300.18
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.87
NZ$11.99
|
$5.93
CN¥42.95
|
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pay 12.5% less for clothing
|
Cook Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.89
NZ$116.73
|
$48.23
CN¥349.60
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$31.67
CN¥229.59
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$72.53
CN¥525.76
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$73.46
NZ$128.20
|
$75.53
CN¥547.57
|
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