Cost of living comparison
Cook Islands is 81.9% more expensive than Slovenia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.8% more in Cook Islands
- Groceries
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pay 48.7% more in Cook Islands
- Transportation
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pay 6.8 times more in Cook Islands
- Housing
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pay 4.8% more in Cook Islands
- Childcare
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pay 83.0% less in Cook Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 57.4% more in Cook Islands
- Clothing
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pay 37.2% less in Cook Islands
The cost of transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, and restaurants in Cook Islands are more expensive than in Slovenia. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Cook Islands. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Cook Islands.
If you lived in Cook Islands instead of Slovenia, you would:
pay 1.8% more for restaurants
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Slovenia
|
Cook Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.25
€10.73
|
$8.96
NZ$15.63
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.28
€7.89
|
$8.21
NZ$14.32
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
€2.62
|
$2.84
NZ$4.95
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.67
€1.59
|
$2.09
NZ$3.65
|
|
pay 48.7% more for groceries
|
Slovenia
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
€1.52
|
$3.22
NZ$5.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.12
€6.78
|
$5.15
NZ$8.99
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.94
€4.71
|
$7.63
NZ$13.31
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.18
€3.03
|
$5.76
NZ$10.05
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.48
€4.27
|
$3.52
NZ$6.14
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
€0.84
|
$1.35
NZ$2.35
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
€0.70
|
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.93
|
$1.62
NZ$2.82
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.43
€1.36
|
$2.84
NZ$4.96
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
€0.57
|
$1.08
NZ$1.89
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.86
€0.82
|
$0.85
NZ$1.49
|
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pay 6.8 times more for transportation
|
Slovenia
|
Cook Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.73
€5.46
|
$6.79
NZ$11.85
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$28.71
€27.36
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,757.42
€22,644.45
|
$11,944.29
NZ$20,836.10
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.32
€10.79
|
$212.01
NZ$369.84
|
|
pay 4.8% more for housing
|
Slovenia
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$32.10
€30.60
|
$104.21
NZ$181.79
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$611.64
€582.99
|
$155.28
NZ$270.87
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$506.97
€483.22
|
$155.28
NZ$270.87
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$206.52
€196.85
|
$79.92
NZ$139.42
|
|
pay 83.0% less for childcare
|
Slovenia
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$480.15
€457.66
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,455.02
€8,058.93
|
$1,433.32
NZ$2,500.33
|
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pay 57.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Slovenia
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.10
€2.95
|
$5.23
NZ$9.12
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.97
€1.88
|
$3.83
NZ$6.68
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.39
€5.14
|
$14.93
NZ$26.05
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.69
€42.59
|
$24.88
NZ$43.41
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.50
€7.15
|
$6.87
NZ$11.98
|
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pay 37.2% less for clothing
|
Slovenia
|
Cook Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$97.87
€93.29
|
$66.89
NZ$116.68
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.87
€32.28
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.89
€100.93
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$128.14
€122.13
|
$73.46
NZ$128.14
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