Cost of living in Samoa compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Samoa | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala ($5.95) | $17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala ($10) | $9 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala ($3.88) | $5.08 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala ($1.40) | $0.99 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala ($3.80) | $3.31 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala ($8) | $4.41 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala ($5.12) | $3.92 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala ($3.10) | $1.95 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala ($1.92) | $3.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala ($15) | $16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala ($4.65) | $2.25 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala ($0.65) | $2.49 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Samoa | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala ($1,667) | $2,528 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala ($748) | $1,959 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala ($58) | $202 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,772 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,345 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $138 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala ($12) | $57 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala ($349) | $302 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $136 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala ($5.82) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 78% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Samoa | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala ($116) | $47 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala ($78) | $92 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $119 | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Samoa | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,234 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala ($1.02) | $1.05 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $76 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Samoa | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala ($1.16) | $7 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala ($3.88) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala ($14) | $125 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala ($5.82) | $4.16 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala ($3.49) | $5.52 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala ($2.04) | $4.19 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala ($1.55) | $2.05 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala ($3.88) | $25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Samoa | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala ($36) | $49 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala ($12) | $26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $192 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala ($58) | $83 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala ($5.82) | $13 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala ($3.88) | $5.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala ($2.86) | $6 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala ($5.64) | $9 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,075 prices entered by 2,610 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 23% cheaper than in United States
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