Moving to Anguilla from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Anguilla compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

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6.2
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28.3

Samoa performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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0.8
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32.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

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78.0%
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81.6%

Anguilla performs significantly 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

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9.8%
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8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

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$6,000
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$12,200

Anguilla generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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75.2 yrs
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82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

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17.0
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3.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Anguilla 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 Anguilla?

Connectivity is usually fine (Anguilla: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Anguilla offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

Samoa performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

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

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At a Glance

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Population 206,179 18,741
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +685 +1264
Time zones 1 1