Moving to Samoa from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia 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 Gambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Samoa performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Samoa performs significantly better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Samoa performs significantly better than Gambia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Department of Water ResourcesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa FreeData: 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?
Samoa performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Gambia?
Gambia 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 1.0 in Gambia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Gambia, the official language is English.
