Moving to Cook Islands from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Liechtenstein to Cook Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Liechtenstein 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

How Liechtenstein and Cook Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
CK
3.5

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Liechtenstein 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

LI
48.9
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
CK
64.8%

Liechtenstein 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

LI
2.4%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
CK
$15,600

Liechtenstein 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

LI
82.6 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
CK
15.9

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein 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.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Liechtenstein 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?

With 18.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cook Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liechtenstein and Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

LI CK
Population 39,711 8,128
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages German Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +682
Time zones 1 1