Moving to Samoa from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to Samoa.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
WS
6.3

Bermuda performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

BM
34.1%
WS
64.3%

Bermuda performs better than 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

BM
4.1t
WS
1.6t

Samoa performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
51.3
WS
0.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

BM
100.0%
WS
75.3%

Bermuda performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
WS
5.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$142,250
WS
$5,873

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BM
82.5 yrs
WS
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
WS
12.3

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022), Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda (2016), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Bermuda to Samoa?

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Bermuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Samoa?

With 0.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Samoa can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Samoa.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Bermuda?

Bermuda performs better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM WS
Population 64,555 219,306
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +685
Time zones 1 1