Moving to Samoa from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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

How Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
WS
6.2

Samoa performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

PM
88.7%
WS
78.0%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
WS
$6,000

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PM
81.4 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
WS
17.0

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Samoa across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Samoa?

Working remotely from Samoa's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Samoa.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Samoa performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM WS
Population 5,257 206,179
Currency Euro (€) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages French English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +508 +685
Time zones 1 1