Moving to Uruguay from Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Samoa to Uruguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Samoa to Uruguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Samoa performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Samoa generally does better on environment, though Uruguay leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Uruguay performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Uruguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Samoa generally does better on family life, though Uruguay leads in life expectancy.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Apia | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Apia | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) |
Instituto Uruguayo de MeteorologiaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa and Uruguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Uruguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uruguay's immigration authority.
Samoa passport holder visiting Uruguay
Visa Required
Uruguay passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Uruguay?
Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Uruguay safe for expats?
Samoa performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Samoa?
Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Uruguay compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
