Freedom Score
New Zealand to Cook Islands: tax & freedom compared
How does Cook Islands score against New Zealand? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€3,625
Per year vs. New Zealand+€1,536
Tax
58/100
Residency
80/100
Cost of living
63/100
Living environment
63/100
Mobility
97/100
Ownership
45/100
Compared by dimension
On an average New Zealand income of €56,400 gross per year, you keep €43,502 net in Cook Islands: a difference of €1,536 per year compared with New Zealand.
- Tax: on this income Cook Islands lands at an effective rate of about 23%, against 26% in New Zealand.
- Passport and mobility: from Cook Islands you travel visa-free to 185 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale Cook Islands scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Cook Islands a living-environment score of 63 out of 100.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the financial difference between New Zealand and Cook Islands?
- On an average New Zealand income it differs by roughly €1,536 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
- Is this tax advice?
- No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
- What sources is this based on?
- The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.
Sources
OECD Tax Database · IATA Timatic · Henley Visa Index · Eurostat