Moving to Cook Islands from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
CK
3.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
CK
17.6

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Yemen 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

YE
2.9
CK
13.4
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

YE
42
CK
46

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

YE
1.4
CK
18.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

YE
26.6%
CK
64.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
CK
$15,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
CK
15.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Yemen 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 Yemen and Cook Islands.

Is Cook Islands safe for expats?

Cook Islands performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cook Islands is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Cook Islands compared to Yemen?

Cook Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in adult obesity rate. There are 13.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cook Islands, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Cook Islands scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

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

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At a Glance

YE CK
Population 30,984,689 8,128
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Arabic Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +967 +682
Time zones 1 1