Moving to American Samoa from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turks and Caicos Islands to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to American Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turks and Caicos Islands and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TC
4.9t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
AS
40.3%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2005

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
AS
$11,200

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
AS
10.1

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on family life, though American Samoa leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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 Turks and Caicos Islands and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TC AS
Population58,28645,443
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Samoan
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+1649+1684
Time zones11