Moving to Samoa from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Czech Republic to Samoa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Czech Republic 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Samoa compared to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
WS
9.6

Czech Republic performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
WS
5.5

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
WS
1.6t

Czech Republic generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CZ
38.4
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

CZ
86.8%
WS
78.0%

Czech Republic 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

CZ
2.6%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
WS
$6,000

Czech Republic 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

CZ
79.7 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
WS
17.0

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in literacy rate.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Apia
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Prague Apia
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Samoa without a visa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Czech Republic 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?

Czech Republic performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ WS
Population 10,705,384 206,179
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Czech, Slovak English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +420 +685
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112