Moving to Cook Islands from Sweden

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sweden to Cook Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sweden 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sweden to Cook Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SE
1.1
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
CK
17.6

Sweden performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SE
44.1
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

SE
85
CK
46

Sweden performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SE
40.6
CK
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2025

share of households with internet

SE
95.8%
CK
64.8%

Sweden performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SE
8.7%
CK
13.1%

Sweden performs better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SE
84.1 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.0
CK
15.9

Sweden performs better than Cook Islands across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Sweden to Cook Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Sweden 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cook Islands has 18.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Sweden performs better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Sweden?

Sweden performs better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 44.1 in Sweden. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.

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At a Glance

SE CK
Population 10,596,620 14,222
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Swedish Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +46 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —