Moving to Samoa from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Samoa.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Trinidad and Tobago and Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TT
39.5
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
WS
9.6

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TT
$2,244
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
WS
5.5

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
20.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
WS
1.6t

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
25.4
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TT
79.0%
WS
78.0%

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
4.2%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
WS
$6,000

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
75.9 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
WS
17.0

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Division, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Of Spain Apia
Jan–Mar 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Port Of Spain Apia
Jan 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago 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?

With 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Samoa can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Trinidad and Tobago and Samoa.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago 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 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TT WS
Population 1,405,646 206,179
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1868 +685
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990