Moving to American Samoa from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to American Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Grenada across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GD
78.0%
AS
40.3%

Grenada performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
AS
$11,200

Grenada performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
AS
10.1

Grenada performs better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada and American Samoa. To live, work, or study long-term in American Samoa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check American Samoa's immigration authority.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Grenada passport holders need a visa to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from American Samoa?

Working remotely from American Samoa's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Grenada and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD AS
Population 113,949 45,443
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +1684
Time zones 1 1