Moving to American Samoa from Argentina

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Argentina to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Argentina to American Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Argentina and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Argentina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AR
87.0%
AS
40.3%

Argentina performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
AS
$11,200

Argentina performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
AS
10.1

Argentina performs better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Argentina 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 American Samoa?

Working remotely from American Samoa's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Argentina and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR AS
Population 46,245,668 45,443
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911