Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cook Islands to Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
TC
76.6

Cook Islands performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
TC
93.5%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2005

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
TC
$22,400

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CK
77.1 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?

From major Turks and Caicos Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Cook Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

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

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At a Glance

CK TC
Population8,12858,286
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar (NZ$)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesCook Islands Māori, EnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+682+1649
Time zones11