Moving to United Arab Emirates from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cook Islands to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 United Arab Emirates compared to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
AE
0.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
AE
5.9

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CK
13.4
AE
29.1
Health coverage indexUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
AE
82

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
AE
40.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CK
64.8%
AE
100.0%

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
AE
$75,600

United Arab Emirates 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
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cook Islands and United Arab Emirates. To live, work, or study long-term in United Arab Emirates, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Arab Emirates's immigration authority.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Cook Islands?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK AE
Population8,1289,915,803
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar (NZ$)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesCook Islands Māori, EnglishArabic
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+682+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999