Moving to Samoa from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Samoa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Samoa leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Samoa generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Vila | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa on Arrival
Samoa passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa FreeData: 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?
Vanuatu 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 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Vanuatu?
Samoa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Samoa compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
