Moving to Cook Islands from Greenland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Greenland to Cook Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Greenland 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greenland to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
CK
3.5

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
31.7
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
CK
64.8%

Greenland performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
CK
$15,600

Greenland 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

GL
74.0 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
CK
15.9

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cook Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cook Islands has 18.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

GL CK
Population 57,792 8,128
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Greenlandic Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +682
Time zones 4 1