Moving to Cook Islands from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
CK
17.6

Kazakhstan performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

KZ
80
CK
46

Kazakhstan performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
CK
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

KZ
93.4%
CK
64.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
CK
13.1%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
CK
15.9

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Kazakhstan 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?

Kazakhstan performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ CK
Population 20,843,754 14,222
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +682
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 —