Travel budget and cost of living in Cook islands how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Cook islands
Cook islands: calculate your travel budget
Cook islands: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cook islands for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 87 for 2 ppl.
- $ 14 per person
- $ 12 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1928* (3276 NZ$)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 114 for 2 ppl.
- $ 29 per person
- $ 8.8 per person
- $ 5.7 per person
Total budget:
$ 2803* (4774 NZ$)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 179 for 2 ppl.
- $ 50 per person
- $ 5.9 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 4366* (7420 NZ$)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Cook islands in 2024
Cost of living: Cook islands VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Cook islands in 2024 is 6% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Cook islands by expense type
Cook islands: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6 to $ 12)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 19 to $ 46)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.2 to $ 8.9)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.9 to $ 11)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 5.3)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.9 to $ 5.6)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.4 to $ 5)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Cook islands: Hotel and accommodation budget
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 87)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 141)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 217)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 466)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Cook islands: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)
83% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.8 to $ 3.5)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.6 to $ 6.4)
48% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.4 to $ 8.2)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.1)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.7 to $ 9.4)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 3.6)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Cook islands: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.4 to $ 2.9)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
66% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 19)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Cook islands: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.8 to $ 6.8)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 24)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Cook islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 19 to $ 19)
79% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 68 to $ 75)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
( $ 36)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Auckland → Rarotonga island](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/rarotonga-island_50.jpg)
(fair price: $ 495)
![Sydney → Rarotonga island](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/rarotonga-island_50.jpg)
(fair price: $ 798)
![Melbourne → Rarotonga island](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/rarotonga-island_50.jpg)
(fair price: $ 889)
![London → Rarotonga island](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/rarotonga-island_50.jpg)
(fair price: $ 2200)
![Los Angeles → Rarotonga island](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/rarotonga-island_50.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1899)
About the information on the cost of living in Cook islands
The information about the cost of living in Cook islands shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Cook islands updated on 25-07-2024.
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