Moving to Samoa from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Samoa. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Apia averages 86°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Samoa, based on official data.
Who's moving to Samoa?
Top countries of origin for Samoa's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United Kingdom performs better than Samoa across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Samoa vs United Kingdom
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | London | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Data:
Met Office
Can you move from United Kingdom to Samoa?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 0.9 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?
United Kingdom performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Samoa compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 60°F in London. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
