Moving to Samoa from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Samoa.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia 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
Saint Lucia 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
share of households with internet
Saint Lucia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in education spending.
Data: 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 | Castries | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | — | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | — | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | — | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | — | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | — | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | — | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | — | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | — | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | — | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | — | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Saint Lucia Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: 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?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
