Moving to Samoa from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lithuania to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Lithuania 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lithuania to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
WS
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
WS
9.6

Lithuania performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
WS
$475
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
WS
5.6

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
WS
1.6t

Samoa performs significantly better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
WS
0.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LT
89.2%
WS
75.3%

Lithuania performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
WS
5.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
WS
$5,873

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
WS
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
WS
12.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Samoa vs Lithuania

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Apia
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Vilnius Apia
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Can you move from Lithuania to Samoa?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Samoa without a visa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Lithuania 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Samoa has 0.9 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?

Lithuania performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Lithuania?

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

LT WS
Population 2,888,774 219,306
Currency Euro (€) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Lithuanian English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +685
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —