Moving to Ireland from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Ireland. 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 Ireland compared to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
IE
0.9

American Samoa performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
IE
6.0t

American Samoa performs better than Ireland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
IE
95.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
IE
$115,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
IE
3.5

Ireland 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 Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ireland 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 Ireland?

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

Is Ireland safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS IE
Population 45,443 5,275,004
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112