Cost of living comparison
Cook Islands is 28.8% more expensive than Isle of Man overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 13.7% less in Cook Islands
- Groceries
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pay 39.3% more in Cook Islands
- Transportation
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pay 4.5 times more in Cook Islands
- Housing
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pay 45.0% less in Cook Islands
- Childcare
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pay 92.3% less in Cook Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 33.6% less in Cook Islands
- Clothing
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pay 6.1% less in Cook Islands
The cost of transportation and groceries in Cook Islands are more expensive than in Isle of Man. Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Cook Islands. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Cook Islands.
If you lived in Cook Islands instead of Isle of Man, you would:
pay 13.7% less for restaurants
|
Isle of Man
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.83
£19.95
|
$8.96
NZ$15.67
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.04
£6.98
|
$8.21
NZ$14.36
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.62
£2.03
|
$2.84
NZ$4.96
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.87
£1.45
|
$2.09
NZ$3.66
|
|
pay 39.3% more for groceries
|
Isle of Man
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.91
£1.47
|
$3.22
NZ$5.63
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.41
£2.64
|
$5.15
NZ$9.01
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.95
£5.37
|
$7.63
NZ$13.35
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.74
£2.89
|
$5.76
NZ$10.08
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.80
£2.93
|
$3.52
NZ$6.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.13
£0.87
|
$1.35
NZ$2.36
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
£0.57
|
$1.08
NZ$1.90
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.03
£0.79
|
$1.62
NZ$2.83
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.36
£1.05
|
$2.84
NZ$4.98
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.74
£0.57
|
$1.08
NZ$1.90
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.10
£0.85
|
$0.85
NZ$1.49
|
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pay 4.5 times more for transportation
|
Isle of Man
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.66
£5.92
|
$6.79
NZ$11.88
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$72.11
£55.70
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,288.44
£24,941.82
|
$11,944.29
NZ$20,894.41
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.18
£13.27
|
$212.01
NZ$370.88
|
|
pay 45.0% less for housing
|
Isle of Man
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.19
£52.68
|
$104.21
NZ$182.30
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,183.91
£914.53
|
$155.28
NZ$271.63
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$968.65
£748.25
|
$155.28
NZ$271.63
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$209.19
£161.60
|
$79.92
NZ$139.81
|
|
pay 92.3% less for childcare
|
Isle of Man
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,174.87
£907.55
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,512.04
£14,299.97
|
$1,433.32
NZ$2,507.33
|
|
pay 33.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Isle of Man
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.33
£4.89
|
$5.23
NZ$9.14
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.05
£3.90
|
$3.83
NZ$6.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$21.31
£16.46
|
$14.93
NZ$26.12
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.74
£40.74
|
$24.88
NZ$43.53
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.27
£9.48
|
$6.87
NZ$12.01
|
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pay 6.1% less for clothing
|
Isle of Man
|
Cook Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.51
£62.19
|
$66.89
NZ$117.01
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.71
£30.68
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.84
£70.17
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$70.17
£54.21
|
$73.46
NZ$128.50
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