Moving to Chile from Samoa
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Chile — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Samoa to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Chile.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Samoa performs better than Chile across all safety metrics.
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
Chile 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
Samoa generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Chile performs significantly 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Chile generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in literacy rate.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Apia | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Apia | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Dirección Meteorológica de ChileVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Samoa passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Required
Chile passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 22.7 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 Chile safe for expats?
Samoa performs better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Samoa?
Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
