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:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2178* (3626 NZ$)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 124 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 3174* (5278 NZ$)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 194 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 4974* (8274 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 2025

Cost of living: Cook islands VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cook islands in 2025 is 4% higher than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Cook islands by expense type

Cook islands: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cook islands is essentially the same as in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 9.2/person
($ 6.1 to $ 13)

60% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 25 to $ 49)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.2/person
($ 9.2 to $ 9.2)

21% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 10.5)

2% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5.1 for 330ml
($ 4.6 to $ 5.5)

115% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 5.9)

9% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.4/can
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

6% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.7/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 3.6)

6% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Cook islands: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cook islands is 25% more expensive than in Belgium.
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2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 94/night
( $ 94)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 153/night
( $ 153)

1% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 235/night
( $ 235)

26% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 506/night
( $ 506)

107% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245

Cook islands: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cook islands is 49% more expensive than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

62% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 6.5/500g
($ 5.9 to $ 7.3)

30% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 1.9)

32% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6/12 eggs
($ 5.3 to $ 6.7)

49% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 8.6)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 3.1)

7% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 9.9)

117% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

15% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.4
($ 3.1 to $ 3.6)

224% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Cook islands: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Cook islands costs 25% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.1/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 3.1)

5% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

5% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Car hire
Car hire
$ 16/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 20)

74% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Cook islands: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cook islands costs 19% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
( $ 7)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
( $ 25)

15% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Cook islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Cook islands costs 7% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 16/pack
($ 13 to $ 19)

31% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 70
( $ 70)

35% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
( $ 39)

18% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Auckland → Rarotonga island
Auckland → Rarotonga island
Auckland → Rarotonga island
$ 620
(fair price: $ 483)
Sydney → Rarotonga island
Sydney → Rarotonga island
Sydney → Rarotonga island
$ 856
(fair price: $ 694)
Melbourne → Rarotonga island
Melbourne → Rarotonga island
Melbourne → Rarotonga island
$ 987
(fair price: $ 807)
London → Rarotonga island
London → Rarotonga island
London → Rarotonga island
$ 2648
(fair price: $ 2151)
Los Angeles → Rarotonga island
Los Angeles  → Rarotonga island
Los Angeles  → Rarotonga island
$ 2074
(fair price: $ 1684)

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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 30-04-2025.

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