Moving to Cuba from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
CU
4.5

American Samoa performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
CU
23.0%

Cuba 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
CU
1.9t

American Samoa performs better than Cuba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
CU
70.5%

Cuba 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%
CU
1.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
CU
$9,605

American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
CU
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
CU
6.8

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa 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 Cuba?

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

Is Cuba safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to American Samoa?

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

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

AS CU
Population 46,029 10,937,203
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Samoan Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 106