Moving to Vietnam from Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Samoa to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Samoa to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. 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 Vietnam compared to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Samoa generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate.
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
Vietnam 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 performs better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Vietnam 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
Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam leads in unemployment 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 Vietnam leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Apia | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | Apia | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Samoa passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 23.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Samoa generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Samoa?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 5.6 in Samoa. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
