Moving to Cook Islands from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Puerto Rico to Cook Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Cook Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Puerto Rico and Cook Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in homicide rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Puerto Rico performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico performs better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
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 Puerto Rico and Cook Islands.
Is Cook Islands safe for expats?
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Cook Islands?
The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
