Moving to Bahrain from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
BH
8.1

Bahrain performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

WS
$474
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
BH
8.4

Bahrain 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
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
BH
23.9t

Samoa performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.8
BH
18.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
BH
100.0%

Bahrain 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

WS
9.8%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
BH
$57,600

Bahrain performs significantly 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

WS
75.2 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
BH
10.2

Samoa generally does better on family life, though Bahrain leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Manama
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Apia Manama
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Samoa passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.
Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Bahrain passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Bahrain performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Samoa?

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

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

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At a Glance

WS BH
Population 206,179 1,540,558
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages English, Samoan Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999