Moving to Italy from Samoa

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Samoa to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Samoa to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
6 ↑ 500% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
IT
5.0

Italy 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
$474
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
IT
5.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.8
IT
31.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
IT
75.0%

Samoa generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
IT
$52,700

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

WS
75.2 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Rome
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Apia Rome
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Samoa?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS IT
Population 206,179 61,095,551
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112