Moving to Cook Islands from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
CK
17.6

San Marino performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

SM
77
CK
46

San Marino 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

SM
36.2
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
CK
64.8%

San Marino performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
CK
$15,600

San Marino 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

SM
83.9 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
CK
15.9

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino 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.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
San Marino 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 San Marino and Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

San Marino 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 San Marino.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to San Marino?

San Marino performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

SM CK
Population 34,682 8,128
Currency Euro (€) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Italian Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +682
Time zones 1 1