Moving to Cook Islands from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Cook Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cook Islands compared to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FK
27.8
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FK
99.0%
CK
64.8%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

FK
1.0%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

FK
$70,800
CK
$15,600

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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

FK
77.9 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs better than Cook Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

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?

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FK CK
Population 3,198 8,128
Currency Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages English Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +500 +682
Time zones 1 1