Moving to Samoa from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Samoa compared to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
WS
6.3

Liechtenstein 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

LI
$9,795
WS
$475

Samoa performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
50.0
WS
0.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LI
98.3%
WS
75.3%

Liechtenstein performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
WS
5.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$220,167
WS
$5,873

Liechtenstein performs better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LI
84.2 yrs
WS
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
WS
12.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Liechtenstein to Samoa?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein 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.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Samoa

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

Samoa passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Liechtenstein 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: 0.9 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?

Liechtenstein performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Liechtenstein?

Samoa performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

LI WS
Population 41,024 219,306
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages German English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +685
Time zones 1 1