Moving to Cook Islands from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran 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 Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
CK
3.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
CK
17.6

Iran generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
CK
13.4
Health coverage indexUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

IR
74
CK
46

Iran performs 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

IR
12.3
CK
18.2
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IR
79.0%
CK
64.8%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Cook Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
CK
$15,600

Iran performs 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

IR
75.2 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
CK
15.9

Cook Islands generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Iran 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?

Iran generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Iran?

Iran performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR CK
Population86,758,3048,128
CurrencyIranian Rial (IRR)New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
LanguagesPersian (Farsi)Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+98+682
Time zones11
Emergency number115