Cost of living comparison
Slovakia is 75.1% more expensive than Cook Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 22.4% less in Slovakia
- Groceries
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pay 34.3% less in Slovakia
- Transportation
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pay 1.1% more in Slovakia
- Housing
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pay 2.3 times more in Slovakia
- Childcare
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pay 5.6 times more in Slovakia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 17.0% less in Slovakia
- Clothing
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pay 10.3% more in Slovakia
The cost of childcare, housing, clothing, and transportation in Slovakia are more expensive than in Cook Islands. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Slovakia. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in Slovakia.
If you lived in Slovakia instead of Cook Islands, you would:
pay 22.4% less for restaurants
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Cook Islands
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Slovakia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.96
NZ$15.63
|
$8.14
€7.49
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.21
NZ$14.33
|
$7.98
€7.34
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
NZ$4.95
|
$1.58
€1.45
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.09
NZ$3.65
|
$1.39
€1.28
|
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pay 34.3% less for groceries
|
Cook Islands
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.22
NZ$5.62
|
$1.35
€1.24
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.15
NZ$8.99
|
$6.03
€5.55
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.63
NZ$13.32
|
$3.89
€3.58
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.76
NZ$10.06
|
$3.43
€3.15
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.52
NZ$6.15
|
$3.12
€2.87
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.35
NZ$2.35
|
$0.73
€0.67
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$0.79
€0.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
NZ$2.82
|
$0.96
€0.88
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.84
NZ$4.96
|
$1.51
€1.39
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$0.58
€0.53
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
NZ$1.49
|
$0.61
€0.56
|
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pay 1.1% more for transportation
|
Cook Islands
|
Slovakia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.79
NZ$11.86
|
$6.34
€5.83
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$26.69
€24.54
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$11,944.29
NZ$20,845.19
|
$24,429.89
€22,465.32
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$212.01
NZ$370.00
|
$11.64
€10.70
|
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pay 2.3 times more for housing
|
Cook Islands
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$104.21
NZ$181.87
|
$20.60
€18.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$566.87
€521.29
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$468.12
€430.47
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$79.92
NZ$139.48
|
$171.07
€157.31
|
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pay 5.6 times more for childcare
|
Cook Islands
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$400.86
€368.62
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,433.32
NZ$2,501.42
|
$8,069.66
€7,420.72
|
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pay 17.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cook Islands
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.23
NZ$9.12
|
$1.99
€1.83
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.83
NZ$6.69
|
$2.35
€2.16
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.93
NZ$26.06
|
$5.24
€4.82
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.88
NZ$43.43
|
$40.04
€36.82
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.87
NZ$11.99
|
$8.21
€7.55
|
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pay 10.3% more for clothing
|
Cook Islands
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.89
NZ$116.73
|
$63.57
€58.46
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$29.21
€26.86
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$78.92
€72.58
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$73.46
NZ$128.20
|
$92.27
€84.85
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