Moving to Georgia from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian. 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 Georgia compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
GE
12.7

Samoa generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

WS
$474
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
GE
56.1

Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
GE
3.6t

Samoa performs better than Georgia 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
GE
28.7

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
GE
$22,200

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

WS
75.2 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
GE
14.8

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

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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Apia Tbilisi
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Georgia 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 Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Samoa generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Samoa?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

WS GE
Population 206,179 4,935,518
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages English, Samoan Georgian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +995
Time zones 1 1