Moving to British Virgin Islands from Cook Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cook Islands to British Virgin Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cook Islands to British Virgin Islands.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in British Virgin Islands compared to Cook Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Cook Islands performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
British Virgin Islands 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
British Virgin Islands 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
British Virgin Islands generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from British Virgin Islands?
Connectivity is usually fine (British Virgin Islands: 21.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does British Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?
Cook Islands performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.
What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?
The official language in British Virgin Islands is English. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
