Samoa
Polynesia ยท Oceania
Population
220K
GDP (Nominal)
$1.18B
Capital City
Apia
Currency
WST (Samoan Tฤlฤ)
Avg Salary
$420/mo
Region
Polynesia
Livability Index 2026
45/100
Cost of Living
6/100
Avg Salary
57.9/100
Safety
55.6/100
Healthcare
45/100
Education
52/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Samoa is a Polynesian island nation celebrated for its deep-rooted traditional culture (Fa'a Samoa) and stunning natural beauty. It offers a very slow-paced, community-focused lifestyle.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$450
Monthly Groceries$200
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$120
Estimated Total Monthly
$800 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- โข Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- โข No severe algorithmic red flags
Economic Performance
๐ Stable GrowthGDP Per Capita
$5,363
Inflation Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Visitor Permit (60-90 days)
Work Permit
Permanent Residency
Visa Difficulty
3/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency requires many years of continuous residence and demonstrated integration or significant investment.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$420
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Agriculture (Coconut, Cocoa)
Tourism
Fishing
Remittances
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
73.3 Yrs
Literacy Rate
99%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
The National University of Samoa#
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