Moving to Samoa from Cayman Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cayman Islands to Samoa? 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 Samoa compared to Cayman Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

KY
4.5
WS
6.2

Cayman Islands performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KY
5.0t
WS
1.6t

Samoa performs significantly better than Cayman Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KY
58.7
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KY
81.1%
WS
78.0%

Cayman Islands performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KY
4.0%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$79,600
WS
$6,000

Cayman Islands performs better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KY
82.0 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KY
7.7
WS
17.0

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Tourism and Development, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Cayman Islands 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Samoa: 0.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Samoa offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Cayman Islands performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cayman Islands.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

KY WS
Population 64,309 206,179
Currency Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1345 +685
Time zones 1 1