Moving to Kenya from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Kenya? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Kenya. 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 Kenya compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Kenya performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Kenya across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
American Samoa performs better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
American Samoa performs better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2005–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Kenya. To live, work, or study long-term in Kenya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kenya's immigration authority.
Kenya passport holder visiting American Samoa
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
From major Kenya cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Kenya are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Kenya safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to American Samoa?
Kenya performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
