Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Cook Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cook Islands to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cook Islands to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Cook Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Cook Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in gdp per capita.
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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cook Islands and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.
How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Cook Islands?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).
What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
