Moving to Samoa from Liberia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Liberia 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 Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
WS
9.6

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
WS
5.5

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
WS
1.6t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LR
34.0%
WS
78.0%

Samoa performs significantly better than Liberia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
WS
$6,000

Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
WS
17.0

Samoa performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Samoa

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

Samoa passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Samoa passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.

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?

Liberia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Liberia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

LR WS
Population 5,358,483 206,179
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +685
Time zones 1 1