Moving to Cook Islands from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cook Islands compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
CK
3.5

Montserrat performs better than Cook Islands 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

MS
72.6
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
CK
64.8%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though Cook Islands leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
CK
$15,600

Montserrat 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

MS
75.7 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
CK
15.9

Montserrat 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?

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?

Montserrat performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

MS CK
Population 5,414 8,128
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages English Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1664 +682
Time zones 1 1