Moving to Austria from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Considering a move from American Samoa to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
AT
0.9

American Samoa performs better than Austria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
AT
16.5%

Austria performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
AT
6.3t

American Samoa performs better than Austria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2025

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
AT
91.9%

Austria performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
AT
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
AT
$62,930

Austria performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
AT
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
AT
2.8

Austria performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Austria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Austria?

From major Austria cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Austria are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Austria safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to American Samoa?

Austria performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS AT
Population 46,029 9,208,163
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112