Moving to American Samoa from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia to American Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saudi Arabia and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.9
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

SA
40.1%
AS
75.9%

Saudi Arabia performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SA
100.0%
AS
40.3%

Saudi Arabia performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SA
3.0%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$34,537
AS
$18,017

Saudi Arabia performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SA
79.0 yrs
AS
73.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
4.7
AS
10.1

Saudi Arabia performs better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to enter American 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 American Samoa?

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

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in American Samoa compared to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SA AS
Population 36,973,555 46,029
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +966 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —