Moving to Austria from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Samoa to Austria.

Moved in 2017
1

people moved from Samoa to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.3
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

WS
$475
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.6
AT
55.1

Austria 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

WS
34.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
AT
6.3t

Samoa generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.9
AT
30.1
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2025

share of households with internet

WS
75.3%
AT
91.9%

Austria performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
5.0%
AT
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$5,873
AT
$62,930

Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

WS
71.8 yrs
AT
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
12.3
AT
2.8

Austria 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), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Austria vs Samoa

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Vienna
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Apia Vienna
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Can you move from Samoa to Austria?

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Samoa 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 Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 30.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Samoa?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 5.6 in Samoa. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

WS AT
Population 219,306 9,208,163
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112