Moving to Samoa from Comoros

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Comoros to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KM
29.0
WS
9.6

Samoa performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KM
$250
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KM
4.4
WS
5.5

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KM
46.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KM
0.5t
WS
1.6t

Comoros generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KM
0.2
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KM
27.0%
WS
78.0%

Samoa performs significantly better than Comoros across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KM
5.8%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KM
$3,500
WS
$6,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KM
67.2 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KM
57.1
WS
17.0

Samoa performs significantly better than Comoros across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moroni Apia
Jan–Mar 87°/74°F (31°/23°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (29°/21°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/66°F (28°/19°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Moroni Apia
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Comoros 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.

Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Comoros passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.

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 0.8 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 Comoros and Samoa.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Samoa performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Comoros?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 4.4 in Comoros. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Comoros: 48).

What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Comoros?

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Moroni. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Moroni gets 106.3 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Comoros, the official languages are Arabic, Comorian and French.

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At a Glance

KM WS
Population 876,437 206,179
Currency Comorian Franc (KMF) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Arabic, Comorian, French English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +269 +685
Time zones 1 1