Moving to Aruba from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly 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

CK
18.2
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
AW
97.0%

Cook Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
AW
$41,300

Aruba performs significantly 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
AW
12.1

Aruba performs significantly 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 Aruba?

Connectivity is usually fine (Aruba: 17.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Aruba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Aruba safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

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