Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.3
PM
16.5

Samoa performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

share of households with internet

WS
75.3%
PM
88.7%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
5.0%
PM
8.7%

Samoa performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

WS
71.8 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
12.3
PM
8.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Samoa across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009–2022). How we calculate this

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

From major Saint Pierre and Miquelon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Samoa and Saint Pierre and Miquelon are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Samoa performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Samoa.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

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

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At a Glance

WS PM
Population 219,306 5,257
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +508
Time zones 1 1