Moving to American Samoa from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in American Samoa compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
19.1
AS
0.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GY
30.1%
AS
75.9%

Guyana performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
AS
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GY
83.0%
AS
40.3%

Guyana performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.0%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$32,414
AS
$18,017

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GY
70.3 yrs
AS
73.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
23.2
AS
10.1

American Samoa performs significantly better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Guyana 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?

From major American Samoa cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Guyana and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in American Samoa compared to Guyana?

Guyana performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

GY AS
Population 835,986 46,029
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +1684
Time zones 1 1