Moving to Fiji from Cook Islands
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cook Islands to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cook Islands to Fiji.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Cook Islands to Fiji, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Cook Islands and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Cook Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cook Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.
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
Fiji generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cook Islands and Fiji. To live, work, or study long-term in Fiji, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Fiji's immigration authority.
Fiji 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 Fiji?
With 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Fiji can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cook Islands and Fiji.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Fiji performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Cook Islands?
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
