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Vaitupu vs Rarotonga

TV Tuvalu CK Cook Islands

Vaitupu, Tuvalu compared with Rarotonga, Cook Islands: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Country Tuvalu Cook Islands
Nomad score 3.2 / 10 5.4 / 10
Cost of living $1,831 / mo $3,330 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 27°C 20° / 19°C
Air quality (AQI) 22 Good 33 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Average high 28.9°C 23.4°C
Average low 26.7°C 21.9°C
Precipitation 203 mm / mo 137 mm / mo
Sunshine 319 h / mo 303 h / mo
Humidity 76% 77%
Rain days 19.8 / mo 13.6 / mo
Wind speed 25.5 km/h 31.2 km/h

TV Vaitupu · average high by month

CK Rarotonga · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
US AQI 22 33
PM2.5 3.2 µg/m³ 5.8 µg/m³
PM10 5.6 µg/m³ 9.9 µg/m³
Ozone 26 µg/m³ 59 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.8 2.0
Local Payment Services 1.7 4.5
Startup Scene 0.7 1.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Air Conditioning 2.4 6.0
Green Spaces 4.2 8.1
Natural Disaster Risk 2.0 4.8
Noise Pollution 7.9 7.1
Seasonal Variety 2.5 3.4
Weather 4.8 8.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Mobile Network Coverage 2.6 6.5
Power Grid Reliability 3.3 6.5
Public WiFi Availability 0.9 3.9
VPN Reliability 3.3 6.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Accommodation Cost 1.8 3.1
Cost of Living 3.0 3.7
Currency Stability 8.1 8.5
Entertainment Cost 2.2 4.4
Food & Groceries 2.2 3.2
Gym Membership Cost 0.7 4.1
Transportation Cost 3.1 4.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Culture 3.7 6.7
Indoors Fun 1.1 3.5
Language Learning Opportunities 2.1 3.7
Local Experiences & Tours 2.2 7.8
Nightlife 0.8 3.9
Outdoors & Nature 7.8 9.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.7 2.0
Nomad Friendly 1.7 4.9
Online Community Presence 0.6 2.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Cafes with WiFi 0.5 4.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.1 2.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.1 2.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.1 2.4
Internet Speed 2.8 6.3
Local SIM Card Availability 3.2 6.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Fitness Facilities 1.0 4.4
Food Scene 1.2 6.1
Healthy Food Options 2.5 6.4
Yoga Studios 0.5 4.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Healthcare 2.2 5.2
Healthcare Affordability 5.2 6.3
Healthcare Quality 1.7 5.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 2.4
Ease of Business Registration 2.3 4.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.1 3.9
Freedom of Speech 6.1 8.4
Political Stability 7.4 8.4
Tax Friendliness 6.6 7.3
Visa Ease 2.2 6.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Air Quality 9.2 9.4
Cleanliness 6.1 8.0
Environmental Quality 7.7 9.0
Family Friendly 5.2 8.0
Language Barrier 4.4 8.9
Work-Life Balance 6.8 8.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Female Friendly 6.8 8.3
Racial Tolerance 6.8 8.2
Safety 8.5 8.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Airport Connectivity 1.1 5.2
Cycling 3.7 4.9
Intercity Travel Options 1.3 3.0
Public Transit 0.5 3.3
Ride-sharing Services 0.1 1.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.6 7.6
Walkability 5.8 4.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Coworking Quality 0.6 2.4
Freelance Ecosystem 0.9 3.4
Networking Opportunities 1.1 3.2
Remote Job Opportunities 1.3 2.8
Time Zone Favorability 4.5 4.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Jeans $46 per pair $70 per pair
Summer Dress $35 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $67 per pair $100 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Dining Out $42 per month $30 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Cinema Ticket $5.61 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Coffee $3.16 per cup $4.50 per cup
Beer $4.21 per pint $6.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.61 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $32 per meal $70 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.42 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $5.26 per kg $4.50 per kg
Bread $1.40 per loaf $2.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.75 per bottle $1.75 per bottle
Milk $2.11 per liter $2.80 per liter
Rice $1.75 per kg $1.80 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.82 per kg $9.00 per kg
Beef $14 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Groceries $211 per month $150 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $25 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Doctor Visit (GP) $18 per visit $60 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.02 per purchase $9.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Housing $281 per month $400 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $246 per month $700 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $491 per month $1,600 per month
Coworking Space $126 per month $180 per month
Coliving Space $351 per month $900 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Internet & Mobile $35 per month $35 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Leisure Activities $14 per month $15 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Haircut $7.02 per visit $18 per visit
Laundry $4.21 per kg $12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Mobile Plan $18 per month $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $84 per month $60 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $18 one-time
Gym Membership $28 per month $45 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $14 per hour $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Transportation $14 per month $40 per month
Taxi Start $1.75 per trip $6.00 per trip
Taxi per km $0.84 per km $2.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $21 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.61 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $1.96 per liter $1.80 per liter
Scooter Rental $25 per month $25 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TV Vaitupu CK Rarotonga
Utilities $105 per month $70 per month
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