Moving to Samoa from Grenada

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Grenada 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 Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
WS
9.6

Grenada performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
WS
5.5

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
WS
1.6t

Grenada performs better than Samoa 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

GD
18.8
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GD
78.0%
WS
78.0%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
WS
$6,000

Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
WS
17.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Samoa

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

Samoa passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Grenada 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?

Grenada performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

GD WS
Population 113,949 206,179
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +685
Time zones 1 1