Moving to Namibia from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
NA
22.0

Cook Islands performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CK
13.4
NA
5.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
NA
63

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
NA
3.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
NA
53.0%

Cook Islands performs better than Namibia 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%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
NA
$11,500

Cook Islands performs better than Namibia 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
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
NA
29.4

Cook Islands generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Namibia 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 Namibia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Cook Islands?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK NA
Population 8,128 2,727,409
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +682 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111