Moving to Cook Islands from American Samoa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from American Samoa to Cook Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from American Samoa to Cook Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How American Samoa and Cook Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cook Islands performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cook Islands?
Working remotely from Cook Islands's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Cook Islands.
Is Cook Islands safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Cook Islands?
The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
