Top expat cities

Samoa

Apia

#1 Top 5 cities

Apia is effectively the only realistic expat base in Samoa, with the port, services, and basic administration.

Country overview

Population

40 407

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 31°C

Night: 23°C až 25°C

Climate

Tropical maritime climate with year-round warmth, high humidity, and some cyclone-season risk.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

7/10

Serious crime is uncommon, but opportunistic theft, poorly lit roads, traffic hazards, aggressive stray dogs, strong sea currents, and strict local laws and customs require routine caution.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Tropical cyclones, destructive wind, storm surge, coastal and river flooding, earthquakes, tsunamis, drought, and extreme rainfall create high natural-hazard exposure.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇦🇺Australians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Higher prices