Moving to United Arab Emirates from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
AE
0.5

American Samoa performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
AE
18.3t

American Samoa performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
AE
100.0%

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
AE
$75,600

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

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Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

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

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

Compare further: American Samoa vs. United Arab Emirates

Quality of Life Comparison · 6 statistics
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Size Comparison · See true size
American Samoa is about 373 times smaller than United Arab Emirates.
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At a Glance

AS AE
Population45,4439,915,803
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesEnglish, SamoanArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1684+971
Time zones11
Emergency number—999