Moving to Samoa from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Samoa compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
WS
9.6

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
WS
5.5

Georgia 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

GE
69.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
WS
1.6t

Samoa performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
WS
0.8

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
WS
$6,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
WS
17.0

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

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Apia
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Tbilisi Apia
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Samoa

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

Samoa passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Samoa passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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?

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Georgia?

Georgia 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 56.1 in Georgia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE WS
Population 4,935,518 206,179
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Georgian English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +685
Time zones 1 1