- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala ($5.82) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala ($3.88) | $4.53 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala ($1.28) | $0.89 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala ($2.56) | $3.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala ($5.04) | $4.02 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala ($4.85) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala ($3.88) | $3.34 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala ($1.94) | $1.60 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala ($2.44) | $3.44 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala ($2.91) | $1.91 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala ($0.81) | $2.14 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala ($970) | $2,044 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala ($504) | $1,578 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala ($233) | $177 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,584 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,130 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $121 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala ($582) | $334 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala ($2.91) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 84% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala ($116) | $45 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,351 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala ($1.00) | $0.77 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala ($15) | $111 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.12 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala ($2.33) | $3.47 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala ($1.55) | $1.85 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala ($5.82) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala ($23) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala ($58) | $79 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala ($5.82) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala ($3.49) | $4.87 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala ($3.53) | $5.87 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $424 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,454 prices entered by 13,316 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.38795
USD
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 18% cheaper than in United States
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