Moving to France from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cook Islands to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cook Islands to France.

Living there in 2020
3

people born in Cook Islands live in France · UN DESA

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
FR
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
FR
4.7

France performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CK
13.4
FR
33.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
FR
85

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
FR
49.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
FR
86.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
FR
$55,200

France 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
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
FR
3.1

France performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cook Islands and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Cook Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 49.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

How is healthcare in France compared to Cook Islands?

France performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in France?

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

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At a Glance

CK FR
Population 8,128 68,305,148
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Euro (€)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +682 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112