Moving to Cyprus from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
CY
0.9

American Samoa performs better than Cyprus across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
CY
5.4t

American Samoa performs better than Cyprus across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
CY
91.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
CY
$50,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
CY
8.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

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

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS CY
Population45,4431,295,102
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Euro (€)
LanguagesEnglish, SamoanGreek, Turkish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1684+357
Time zones11
Emergency number112