Moving to Tuvalu from Cook Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cook Islands to Tuvalu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cook Islands to Tuvalu.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu leads in homicide rate.
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
Tuvalu 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
Cook Islands performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cook Islands performs better than Tuvalu 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
Cook Islands performs better than Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu. To live, work, or study long-term in Tuvalu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tuvalu's immigration authority.
Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?
Connectivity is usually fine (Tuvalu: 4.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tuvalu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Tuvalu safe for expats?
Cook Islands generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.
How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Cook Islands?
Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).
What language do they speak in Tuvalu?
The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
