Moving to American Samoa from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
AS
0.0

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
AS
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BO
66.0%
AS
40.3%

Bolivia 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

BO
3.1%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
AS
$11,200

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though American Samoa leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
AS
10.1

American Samoa performs significantly better than Bolivia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Bolivia 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 Bolivia and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

BO AS
Population 12,054,379 45,443
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110