Moving to Cook Islands from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia 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 Cambodia to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
CK
17.6

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

KH
58
CK
46

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KH
3.0
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KH
60.0%
CK
64.8%

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
CK
$15,600

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cook Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
CK
15.9

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Cambodia 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?

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

KH CK
Population 16,713,015 8,128
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Khmer Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +855 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117