Moving to Samoa from Hong Kong
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hong Kong to Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Samoa.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Hong Kong and Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Samoa performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Hong Kong performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Hong Kong performs better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | Hong Kong | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holder visiting Hong Kong
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?
With 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Samoa can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Hong Kong and Samoa.
Is Samoa safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
