Moving to Pakistan from Cook Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cook Islands to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cook Islands to Pakistan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cook Islands to Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in adult obesity rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Cook Islands performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Pakistan 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
Cook Islands performs better than Pakistan 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 Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Cook Islands?
Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
