Moving to Samoa from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
WS
9.6

Slovenia performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
WS
5.5

Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
WS
1.6t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SI
89.0%
WS
78.0%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
WS
$6,000

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
WS
17.0

Slovenia performs better than Samoa across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Apia
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Ljubljana Apia
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Samoa without a visa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.

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?

Slovenia performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia 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 33.3 in Slovenia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

SI WS
Population 2,101,208 206,179
Currency Euro (€) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Slovene English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +685
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112