Moving to Monaco from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
MC
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
MC
0.0

Monaco 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
MC
$9,797
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
MC
88.9

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.8
MC
59.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
MC
86.0%

Monaco 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%
MC
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
MC
$115,700

Monaco 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
MC
89.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
MC
1.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Monaco

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

Monaco passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Monaco 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 Monaco?

Connectivity is usually fine (Monaco: 59.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Monaco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Monaco safe for expats?

Monaco performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Monaco is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Monaco compared to Samoa?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 88.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Monaco, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Monaco scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

What language do they speak in Monaco?

The official language in Monaco is French. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS MC
Population 206,179 31,400
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +377
Time zones 1 1