Moving to Cook Islands from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Cook Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
CK
3.5

Aruba performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
CK
64.8%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Cook Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
CK
$15,600

Aruba 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

AW
78.0 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
CK
15.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cook Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cook Islands has 18.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW CK
Population 122,320 8,128
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +682
Time zones 1 1