Moving to Cook Islands from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Cook Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Cook Islands Māori and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cook Islands compared to Equatorial Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
CK
17.6

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Cook Islands 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

GQ
1.4
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

GQ
46
CK
46

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GQ
0.1
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GQ
54.0%
CK
64.8%

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
CK
$15,600

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
CK
15.9

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Equatorial Guinea 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 Cook Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cook Islands: 18.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cook Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ CK
Population 1,679,172 8,128
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +240 +682
Time zones 1 1