Moving to Tennessee from Samoa

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Samoa to Tennessee — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Samoa to Tennessee. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nashville averages 70°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Samoa to Tennessee, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
170 ↑ 35% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Samoa and Tennessee stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

WS
47.3%
TN
37.9%

Tennessee performs significantly better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
TN
87.6%

Tennessee performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
TN
$60,177

Tennessee 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
TN
73.8 yrs

Samoa performs better than Tennessee across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Nashville
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Apia Nashville
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Samoa passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 Tennessee?

Working remotely from Tennessee's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Samoa and Tennessee.

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Samoa?

Tennessee performs significantly better than Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Tennessee?

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

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At a Glance

WS
Population 206,179 6,346,105
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911