Cost of living comparison
South Korea is 3.6 times more expensive than Cook Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 44.4% less in South Korea
- Groceries
-
pay 24.0% more in South Korea
- Transportation
-
pay 1.7% less in South Korea
- Housing
-
pay 60.7% more in South Korea
- Childcare
-
pay 16.0 times more in South Korea
- Clothing
-
pay 9.2% more in South Korea
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, and clothing in South Korea are more expensive than in Cook Islands. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in South Korea. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in South Korea.
If you lived in South Korea instead of Cook Islands, you would:
pay 44.4% less for restaurants
|
Cook Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.96
NZ$15.63
|
$6.16
₩9,028
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.21
NZ$14.33
|
$5.24
₩7,679
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
NZ$4.95
|
$1.47
₩2,158
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.09
NZ$3.65
|
$0.79
₩1,161
|
|
pay 24.0% more for groceries
|
Cook Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.22
NZ$5.62
|
$3.08
₩4,510
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.15
NZ$8.99
|
$5.40
₩7,922
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.63
NZ$13.32
|
$7.46
₩10,932
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.76
NZ$10.06
|
$2.76
₩4,042
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.52
NZ$6.15
|
$3.32
₩4,867
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.35
NZ$2.35
|
$3.17
₩4,643
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$1.49
₩2,182
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
NZ$2.82
|
$2.53
₩3,711
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.84
NZ$4.96
|
$2.41
₩3,539
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
$1.82
₩2,675
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.85
NZ$1.49
|
$1.21
₩1,773
|
|
pay 1.7% less for transportation
|
Cook Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.79
NZ$11.86
|
$4.39
₩6,438
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$45.32
₩66,424
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$11,944.29
NZ$20,845.19
|
$27,023.07
₩39,609,869
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$212.01
NZ$370.00
|
$8.17
₩11,978
|
|
pay 60.7% more for housing
|
Cook Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$104.21
NZ$181.87
|
$17.65
₩25,877
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$426.93
₩625,788
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$155.28
NZ$270.99
|
$328.41
₩481,381
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$79.92
NZ$139.48
|
$111.42
₩163,321
|
|
pay 16.0 times more for childcare
|
Cook Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$373.40
₩547,323
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,433.32
NZ$2,501.42
|
$22,907.58
₩33,577,466
|
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Cook Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.23
NZ$9.12
|
$3.09
₩4,535
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.83
NZ$6.69
|
$3.39
₩4,968
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.93
NZ$26.06
|
$3.21
₩4,711
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.88
NZ$43.43
|
$45.71
₩67,003
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.87
NZ$11.99
|
$10.10
₩14,802
|
pay 9.2% more for clothing
|
Cook Islands
|
South Korea
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.89
NZ$116.73
|
$60.70
₩88,980
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$44.52
₩65,260
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$72.99
₩106,991
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$73.46
NZ$128.20
|
$93.73
₩137,387
|
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