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Arorangi vs Bora Bora

Arorangi, Cook Islands compared with Bora Bora, French Polynesia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Country Cook Islands French Polynesia
Nomad score 5.0 / 10 4.8 / 10
Cost of living $2,890 / mo $5,146 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 23° / 21°C 24° / 22°C
Air quality (AQI) 54 Moderate 31 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Average high 25.2°C 24.5°C
Average low 23.7°C 22.6°C
Precipitation 137 mm / mo 162 mm / mo
Sunshine 304 h / mo 317 h / mo
Humidity 77% 77%
Rain days 12.9 / mo 18.1 / mo
Wind speed 31.3 km/h 27.2 km/h

CK Arorangi · average high by month

PF Bora Bora · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
US AQI 54 31
PM2.5 15.2 µg/m³ 9 µg/m³
PM10 26.4 µg/m³ 15.6 µg/m³
Ozone 50 µg/m³ 51 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.9 1.6
Local Payment Services 4.2 5.5
Startup Scene 1.5 2.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Air Conditioning 6.5 7.0
Green Spaces 8.0 7.7
Natural Disaster Risk 5.4 4.5
Noise Pollution 7.8 7.5
Seasonal Variety 3.3 3.4
Weather 8.2 7.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Mobile Network Coverage 6.9 6.6
Power Grid Reliability 6.5 8.0
Public WiFi Availability 3.1 4.0
VPN Reliability 7.1 8.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Accommodation Cost 3.0 2.0
Cost of Living 3.5 2.3
Currency Stability 8.8 8.9
Entertainment Cost 4.1 2.2
Food & Groceries 2.7 2.5
Gym Membership Cost 3.8 2.9
Transportation Cost 4.3 2.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Culture 6.3 6.5
Indoors Fun 3.1 2.6
Language Learning Opportunities 3.2 3.7
Local Experiences & Tours 6.9 7.8
Nightlife 3.0 2.7
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 9.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.6 1.1
Nomad Friendly 3.0 3.8
Online Community Presence 1.8 1.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Cafes with WiFi 3.1 4.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.4 1.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.7 1.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.9 1.6
Internet Speed 5.3 6.6
Local SIM Card Availability 6.3 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Fitness Facilities 4.0 4.5
Food Scene 5.7 6.2
Healthy Food Options 5.8 5.4
Yoga Studios 4.2 3.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Healthcare 4.8 4.3
Healthcare Affordability 5.9 3.8
Healthcare Quality 4.6 4.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 3.3 1.5
Ease of Business Registration 4.3 4.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.7 4.5
Freedom of Speech 8.4 7.7
Political Stability 8.6 8.0
Tax Friendliness 6.0 7.6
Visa Ease 7.5 7.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Air Quality 9.4 9.4
Cleanliness 7.9 8.0
Environmental Quality 8.8 8.7
Family Friendly 8.0 7.3
Language Barrier 7.5 6.0
Work-Life Balance 8.5 8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Female Friendly 8.5 8.0
Racial Tolerance 8.6 7.9
Safety 9.0 8.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Airport Connectivity 5.4 4.0
Cycling 3.9 4.5
Intercity Travel Options 2.8 5.0
Public Transit 3.1 1.8
Ride-sharing Services 0.9 1.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.8 6.8
Walkability 4.0 3.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Coworking Quality 2.2 1.2
Freelance Ecosystem 2.4 2.5
Networking Opportunities 2.6 2.6
Remote Job Opportunities 2.4 1.8
Time Zone Favorability 4.0 3.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Jeans $65 per pair $49 per pair
Summer Dress $35 per dress $80 per dress
Running Shoes $85 per pair $146 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Dining Out $70 per month $79 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $19 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Coffee $3.50 per cup $5.17 per cup
Beer $4.00 per pint $7.99 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12 per meal $13 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.00 per meal $6.58 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $50 per meal $113 per meal
Apples $5.50 per kg $5.79 per kg
Bread $2.50 per loaf $1.37 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.80 per bottle $2.53 per bottle
Milk $2.50 per liter $1.51 per liter
Rice $2.50 per kg $1.40 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.00 per kg $6.58 per kg
Beef $13 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $26 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Groceries $340 per month $240 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Health Insurance — $28 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Doctor Visit (GP) $50 per visit $34 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase $4.70 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Apartment (1 bedroom) $500 per month $988 per month
Housing $520 per month $800 per month
Coworking Space $120 per month $266 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $900 per month $2,639 per month
Coliving Space $700 per month $1,129 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Internet & Mobile $55 per month $25 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Leisure Activities $25 per month $103 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Haircut $12 per visit $24 per visit
Laundry $8.00 per kg $14 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Mobile Plan $25 per month $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $55 per month $85 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $18 one-time $9.41 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $89 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $47 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Taxi Start $3.50 per trip $14 per trip
Transportation $55 per month $113 per month
Taxi per km $1.50 per km $2.26 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $35 per month $113 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $8.00 per trip $25 per trip
Gasoline $1.80 per liter $1.66 per liter
Scooter Rental $28 per month $768 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CK Arorangi PF Bora Bora
Utilities $90 per month $141 per month
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