Moving to Togo from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cook Islands to Togo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cook Islands to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
TG
22.7

Cook Islands performs better than Togo 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
TG
0.8
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
TG
44

Cook Islands performs better than Togo 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
TG
1.1

Cook Islands performs better than Togo 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%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
TG
$2,800

Cook Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo 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
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
TG
41.2

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

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Togo 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 Togo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Togo has 1.1 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 Togo safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Cook Islands?

Cook Islands performs better than Togo across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK TG
Population 8,128 8,492,333
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +682 +228
Time zones 1 1