Moving to Cook Islands from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo and Cook Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
CK
17.6

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
1.7
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CG
41
CK
46

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in adult obesity rate.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CG
32.1%
CK
64.8%

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
CK
$15,600

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
CK
15.9

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo and Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Republic of the Congo?

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in adult obesity rate. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG CK
Population 5,546,307 8,128
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +242 +682
Time zones 1 1