Moving to Cook Islands from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Cook Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Cook Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Cook Islands Māori and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cook Islands compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
CK
17.6

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

AR
79
CK
46

Argentina performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
CK
18.2

Argentina performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
CK
$15,600

Argentina performs better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
CK
15.9

Argentina performs better than Cook Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Cook Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Cook Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cook Islands's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Cook Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cook Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cook Islands: 18.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cook Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Argentina?

Argentina performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR CK
Population 46,245,668 8,128
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +54 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911