Moving to Cook Islands from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Cook Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turks and Caicos Islands and Cook Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
CK
3.5

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
CK
64.8%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2005

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
CK
$15,600

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
CK
15.9

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though Cook Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cook Islands?

Working remotely from Cook Islands's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Turks and Caicos Islands and Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

TC CK
Population58,2868,128
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
LanguagesEnglishCook Islands Māori, English
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+1649+682
Time zones11