MigrantoCost of living in Samoa
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Samoa
Spending runs from WST 374 a month in the poorest fifth to WST 2,240 in the richest
Per person, whole country
WST 874
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
WST 374richest 20%
WST 2,240
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Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Samoa
WST 374/mo
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Take-home
WST 1,010
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WST 637
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Samoa?
A typical person in Samoa spends about WST 874 a month — around WST 10,500 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Samoa?
By spending, Samoa ranks #98 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about WST 874 a month, the poorest 20% about WST 374 and the richest 20% about WST 2,240. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Samoa in US dollars?
The cost of living in Samoa is about $322 a month, or roughly $3,864 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Samoa?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about WST 374 a month per person, a typical one around WST 874, and a comfortable life around WST 1,230. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Samoa enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about WST 874 a month, while the average take-home pay in Samoa is about WST 2,120. For more on incomes, see salaries in Samoa.
Is Samoa an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Samoa is more expensive than 47% of countries worldwide and ranks 5th of 11 in Oceania by cost of living.
What currency is used in Samoa?
Samoa uses the Samoan Tala (WST). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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