Moving to Samoa from Serbia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Serbia to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Serbia to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Serbia to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
WS
9.6

Serbia performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
WS
5.5

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
WS
34.0

Samoa performs significantly better than Serbia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RS
29.3
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

RS
81.0%
WS
78.0%

Serbia performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
WS
$6,000

Serbia performs 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

RS
74.2 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
WS
17.0

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Apia
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Belgrade Apia
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Samoa passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Samoa?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Samoa has 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

RS WS
Population 6,739,471 206,179
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Serbian English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +381 +685
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112