Moving to Faroe Islands from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cook Islands to Faroe Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish and Faroese. 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 Faroe Islands compared to Cook Islands.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
FO
35.2

Faroe Islands 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%
FO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
FO
$71,500

Faroe Islands 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
FO
81.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
FO
6.0

Faroe Islands 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 Faroe Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Faroe Islands: 35.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Faroe Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Faroe Islands?

The official languages in Faroe Islands are Danish and Faroese. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK FO
Population 8,128 52,269
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English Danish, Faroese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +682 +298
Time zones 1 1