Moving to Peru from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from American Samoa to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from American Samoa to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from American Samoa to Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
PE
8.6

American Samoa performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
PE
29.1%

Peru performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
PE
2.0t

American Samoa performs better than Peru across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
PE
82.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
PE
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
PE
$9,684

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
PE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
PE
11.0

American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Peru 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 Peru?

Usually fine from major cities in Peru. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Peru safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to American Samoa?

Peru performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS PE
Population 46,029 34,576,665
Currency United States Dollar ($) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English, Samoan Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 105