Moving to Papua New Guinea from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Papua New Guinea. 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 Papua New Guinea compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Papua New Guinea across all environment 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea?
From major Papua New Guinea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Papua New Guinea are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
