🇨🇰Cook Islands
Oceania
Information
Capital
Avarua
Population
13,236
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD $)
Languages
Anglais, Maori des Îles Cook
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+682
Timezone
Pacific/Rarotonga
Area
240 km²
Government
Parliamentary monarchy (State in free association with New Zealand)
National day
4 August - Self-Government Day
Internet domain
.ck
About
The Cook Islands are a self-governing island country in free association with New Zealand, located in Polynesia. Comprising 15 islands, they are renowned for their natural beauty, Maori culture, and tourism-driven economy. The population is declining due to emigration.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible, sûr pour les touristes.
Risk areas
Aucune - Aucun
Crime(low)
- Éviter de laisser des objets de valeur visibles
- Prudence la nuit à Rarotonga
Terrorism(low)
- Risque négligeable, aucune menace connue
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Vérifier les assurances pour la location de voitures
Natural risks(Cyclones saisonniers (nov-mars), tremblements de terre)
- Suivre les alertes météo
- Éviter les zones côtières pendant les tempêtes
Health(Système de santé limité, évacuation possible vers la NZ)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde recommandés
- Assurance voyage complète obligatoire
Practical tips
- Enregistrer auprès de son ambassade
- Protéger contre les moustiques (dengue)
- Respecter les coutumes locales
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center800
1-bedroom apartment in the city center1000
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb700
3-bedroom apartment in the city center1800
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb1300
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal12
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant60
McDonald's menu10
Local beer (0.5L)4
Cappuccino4
Water (1.5L)2
Bread (500g)2.5
Milk (1L)3
Eggs (12)5
Chicken (1kg)10
Apples (1kg)6
Bananas (1kg)3
Transport
Public transport ticket2
Monthly transport subscription40
Taxi ride (start)5
Taxi (1km)2
Gasoline (1L)2
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)50
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema10
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation40
Dentist consultation60
Antibiotic medications20
Cold medications (6 days)10
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)80
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30
Public services for 85m² apartment100
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)70
Nike sports shoes100
International primary school (monthly)500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType I
Emergency numbers
Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated