Moving to Bermuda from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cook Islands to Bermuda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
BM
6.2

Cook Islands performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

CK
72.4%
BM
34.1%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
BM
51.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
BM
100.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
BM
7.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

CK
77.1 yrs
BM
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
BM
2.2

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bermuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bermuda has 51.3 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 Bermuda safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

How is healthcare in Bermuda compared to Cook Islands?

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

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

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

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At a Glance

CK BM
Population 14,222 64,555
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +682 +1441
Time zones 1 1