Moving to Puerto Rico from Cook Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cook Islands to Puerto Rico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cook Islands to Puerto Rico. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cook Islands to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Puerto Rico leads in road traffic deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 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 Puerto Rico safe for expats?
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Puerto Rico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.
What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?
The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
