Moving to Bahamas from Cook Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cook Islands to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cook Islands to Bahamas.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Cook Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Bahamas performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Bahamas performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Cook Islands generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cook Islands and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Cook Islands
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bahamas?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Cook Islands?
Bahamas performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
