Moving to Samoa from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia 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 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
WS
9.6

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
WS
5.5

Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
WS
1.6t

Samoa performs significantly better than Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TN
79.0%
WS
78.0%

Tunisia 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

TN
15.1%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
WS
$6,000

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
WS
17.0

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in literacy rate.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Apia
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Tunis Apia
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Samoa

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

Samoa passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

TN WS
Population 11,896,972 206,179
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Arabic English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +685
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197