Moving to Kenya from American Samoa

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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?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
KE
4.9

American Samoa performs better than Kenya 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
KE
0.4t

American Samoa performs better than Kenya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
KE
29.0%

American Samoa performs better than Kenya 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%
KE
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
KE
$5,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
KE
27.9

American Samoa performs better than Kenya 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 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

Kenya passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Kenya 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 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.

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.

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At a Glance

AS KE
Population 45,443 55,864,655
Currency United States Dollar ($) Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages English, Samoan English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +254
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999