Moving to Cook Islands from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil 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 Brazil to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
CK
3.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
CK
17.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
CK
13.4
Health coverage indexUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

BR
80
CK
46

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
CK
18.2
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BR
81.0%
CK
64.8%

Brazil performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
CK
$15,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
CK
15.9

Brazil generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Brazil 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?

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?

Brazil 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 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Brazil?

Brazil performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR CK
Population217,240,0608,128
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
LanguagesPortugueseCook Islands Māori, English
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+55+682
Time zones41
Emergency number190