Moving to Cook Islands from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay 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 Paraguay 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

PY
7.0
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
CK
17.6

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Paraguay 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

PY
38.8
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

PY
72
CK
46

Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PY
77.0%
CK
64.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
CK
$15,600

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
CK
15.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Paraguay 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 Paraguay and Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY CK
Population 7,356,409 8,128
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911