Moving to Sudan from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cook Islands to Sudan. 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 Sudan compared to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
SD
19.6

Cook Islands performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

CK
13.4
SD
2.6
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
SD
44

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in adult obesity rate.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
SD
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
SD
28.8%

Cook Islands performs better than Sudan 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%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
SD
$2,800

Cook Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CK
77.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
SD
42.3

Cook Islands performs better than Sudan 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 Sudan. To live, work, or study long-term in Sudan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sudan's immigration authority.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Sudan 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 Sudan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Cook Islands?

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK SD
Population 8,128 47,958,856
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +682 +249
Time zones 1 1