Moving to Iran from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cook Islands to Iran — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cook Islands to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cook Islands and Iran stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
IR
2.4
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
IR
20.6

Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

CK
13.4
IR
15.1
Health coverage indexUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
IR
74

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
IR
12.3
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
IR
79.0%

Cook Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Iran leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
IR
$16,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CK
77.1 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
IR
14.8

Cook Islands generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Iran 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 Iran?

With 12.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iran 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 Iran.

Is Iran safe for expats?

Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Cook Islands?

Iran performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK IR
Population8,12886,758,304
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar (NZ$)Iranian Rial (IRR)
LanguagesCook Islands Māori, EnglishPersian (Farsi)
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+682+98
Time zones11
Emergency number115