Cost of living in Samoa compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala ($6) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala ($3.95) | $4.27 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala ($1.42) | $0.88 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala ($3.87) | $2.88 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala ($8) | $4.18 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala ($9) | $6 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala ($5.22) | $3.44 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala ($3.16) | $1.76 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala ($1.96) | $3.11 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala ($15) | $14 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala ($4.74) | $1.99 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala ($0.66) | $2.18 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala ($1,698) | $2,190 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala ($762) | $1,581 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala ($59) | $179 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,543 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,142 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $113 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala ($12) | $52 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala ($355) | $272 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $127 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala ($5.92) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 93% 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 ($118) | $42 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala ($80) | $86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $107 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,507 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala ($1.04) | $0.66 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala ($1.18) | $7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala ($3.95) | $16 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala ($15) | $111 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala ($6) | $7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala ($5.92) | $3.45 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala ($3.55) | $4.86 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala ($2.08) | $3.66 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala ($1.58) | $1.81 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala ($3.95) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala ($37) | $47 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala ($13) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $197 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala ($59) | $78 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala ($5.92) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala ($3.95) | $4.94 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala ($2.92) | $5.65 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala ($5.75) | $8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,095 prices entered by 4,183 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.39499
USD
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 14% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United States
- Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States
- Cost of living in Angola is 25% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United States