Moving to Samoa from Japan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Japan to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Japan to Samoa, based on official data.
Who's moving to Samoa?
Top countries of origin for Samoa's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Japan 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
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.
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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, 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 | Tokyo | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Japan Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holder visiting Japan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Samoa?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Samoa has 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Samoa safe for expats?
Japan performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Japan?
Japan 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 26.1 in Japan. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
