Moving to American Samoa from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to American Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to American Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
AS
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than American Samoa across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2005

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
AS
29.8%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
AS
10.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though American Samoa leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from American Samoa?

Usually fine from major cities in American Samoa. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than American Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH AS
Population 7,925 45,443
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +1684
Time zones 1 1