Moving to Cook Islands from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
CK
17.6

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Cook Islands leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

TZ
43
CK
46

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

TZ
2.2
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TZ
32.0%
CK
64.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
CK
$15,600

Tanzania 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

TZ
70.2 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
CK
15.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Tanzania 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?

Tanzania 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 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Tanzania?

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in adult obesity rate. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ CK
Population 63,852,892 8,128
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages English, Swahili Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112