Moving to Paraguay from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
PY
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
PY
21.0

Cook Islands performs better than Paraguay 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
PY
38.8
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
PY
72

Paraguay 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
PY
10.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
PY
77.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
PY
$15,700

Paraguay 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
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
PY
23.2

Cook Islands generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Paraguay 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 Paraguay?

Connectivity is usually fine (Paraguay: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Paraguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Cook Islands?

Paraguay performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK PY
Population 8,128 7,356,409
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +682 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911