Moving to Cook Islands from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania 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 Lithuania and Cook Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
CK
17.6

Lithuania performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

LT
75
CK
46

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

LT
97.8%
CK
64.8%

Lithuania performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
CK
$15,600

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
CK
15.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Lithuania 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 Lithuania and Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

LT CK
Population 2,683,546 8,128
Currency Euro (€) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Lithuanian Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112