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Rarotonga vs Papeete

CK Cook Islands PF French Polynesia

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

At a glance

At a glance
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Country Cook Islands French Polynesia
Nomad score 5.4 / 10 5.1 / 10
Cost of living $3,330 / mo $4,755 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 20° / 19°C 28° / 21°C
Air quality (AQI) 40 Good 53 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Average high 23.4°C 28.2°C
Average low 21.9°C 23.3°C
Precipitation 137 mm / mo 275 mm / mo
Sunshine 303 h / mo 301 h / mo
Humidity 77% 87%
Rain days 13.6 / mo 25.6 / mo
Wind speed 31.2 km/h 15 km/h

CK Rarotonga · average high by month

PF Papeete · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
US AQI 40 53
PM2.5 8.6 µg/m³ 10 µg/m³
PM10 14.9 µg/m³ 16.7 µg/m³
Ozone 61 µg/m³ 55 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.0 2.1
Local Payment Services 4.5 5.6
Startup Scene 1.9 2.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Air Conditioning 6.0 6.4
Green Spaces 8.1 6.3
Natural Disaster Risk 4.8 5.7
Noise Pollution 7.1 5.6
Seasonal Variety 3.4 2.8
Weather 8.1 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Mobile Network Coverage 6.5 7.7
Power Grid Reliability 6.5 7.4
Public WiFi Availability 3.9 4.1
VPN Reliability 6.9 7.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Accommodation Cost 3.1 2.7
Cost of Living 3.7 2.4
Currency Stability 8.5 8.9
Entertainment Cost 4.4 3.4
Food & Groceries 3.2 2.2
Gym Membership Cost 4.1 3.6
Transportation Cost 4.9 4.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Culture 6.7 7.3
Indoors Fun 3.5 3.4
Language Learning Opportunities 3.7 4.3
Local Experiences & Tours 7.8 8.1
Nightlife 3.9 4.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.4 9.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.0 2.1
Nomad Friendly 4.9 4.3
Online Community Presence 2.5 2.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Cafes with WiFi 4.3 4.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.1 2.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.9 3.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4 2.2
Internet Speed 6.3 6.7
Local SIM Card Availability 6.8 7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Fitness Facilities 4.4 5.0
Food Scene 6.1 6.2
Healthy Food Options 6.4 6.0
Yoga Studios 4.7 4.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Healthcare 5.2 6.0
Healthcare Affordability 6.3 4.9
Healthcare Quality 5.0 6.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.4 5.4
Ease of Business Registration 4.7 3.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 4.1
Freedom of Speech 8.4 8.6
Political Stability 8.4 8.2
Tax Friendliness 7.3 4.7
Visa Ease 6.8 6.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Air Quality 9.4 8.2
Cleanliness 8.0 7.1
Environmental Quality 9.0 8.2
Family Friendly 8.0 7.1
Language Barrier 8.9 4.3
Work-Life Balance 8.7 7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Female Friendly 8.3 7.7
Racial Tolerance 8.2 7.6
Safety 8.8 8.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Airport Connectivity 5.2 7.2
Cycling 4.9 3.4
Intercity Travel Options 3.0 5.9
Public Transit 3.3 4.2
Ride-sharing Services 1.1 1.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.6 6.0
Walkability 4.8 5.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Coworking Quality 2.4 2.6
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 2.4
Networking Opportunities 3.2 2.8
Remote Job Opportunities 2.8 2.8
Time Zone Favorability 4.5 4.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Jeans $70 per pair $63 per pair
Summer Dress $45 per dress $48 per dress
Running Shoes $100 per pair $97 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Dining Out $30 per month $145 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Coffee $4.50 per cup $3.87 per cup
Beer $6.00 per pint $5.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12 per meal $19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $70 per meal $72 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $12 per meal
Apples $4.50 per kg $4.83 per kg
Bread $2.50 per loaf $2.42 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.75 per bottle $1.93 per bottle
Milk $2.80 per liter $2.90 per liter
Rice $1.80 per kg $2.42 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.00 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $18 per bottle $19 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Groceries $150 per month $532 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Health Insurance $25 per month $48 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Doctor Visit (GP) $60 per visit $48 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.00 per purchase $9.66 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Housing $400 per month $918 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $700 per month $966 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,600 per month $1,740 per month
Coworking Space $180 per month $242 per month
Coliving Space $900 per month $918 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Internet & Mobile $35 per month $48 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Leisure Activities $15 per month $48 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Haircut $18 per visit $19 per visit
Laundry $12 per kg $9.66 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Mobile Plan $25 per month $24 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month $58 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $18 one-time $24 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $43 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $19 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Transportation $40 per month $58 per month
Taxi Start $6.00 per trip $3.87 per trip
Taxi per km $2.50 per km $1.93 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $35 per month $48 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $9.66 per trip
Gasoline $1.80 per liter $1.74 per liter
Scooter Rental $25 per month $24 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CK Rarotonga PF Papeete
Utilities $70 per month $145 per month
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