Moving to Cook Islands from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Cook Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
CK
17.6

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Sudan 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

SD
2.6
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

SD
44
CK
46

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan 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

SD
0.1
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SD
28.8%
CK
64.8%

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
CK
$15,600

Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Cook Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
CK
15.9

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Sudan 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?

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?

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Sudan?

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD CK
Population 47,958,856 8,128
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Arabic, English Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +682
Time zones 1 1