General Country Information ๐
| Capital | Apia |
| Country | Samoa |
| Currency | Samoan tฤlฤ |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbersโฆ ๐
| Female | 49.3% |
| Gdp | $822 million |
| Size | 2,944 kmยฒ |
| Population | 200,108 |
| Population density | 68.0/kmยฒ |
| Kids per female | 3.4 |
| City population | 22.5% |
Weather โ
| Winter | 25โC |
| Summer | 28โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
| Main Language | Samoan, English |
| Population able to read | 98.6% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.5% |
| Population able to speak english | NA% |
Well-being ๐
| Air quality | 44.9 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety ๐ฎ
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Samoa Airways |
| Main airport | Faleolo International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income ๐ผ
| Income | $5000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital ๐ค
| Internet speed | 10.19/MBits |
| Tld | .ws |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 65% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
| Power grid | 85% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type I, Type F |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Samoa Stationery and Books |
| Supermarket | Ah Liki |
| Pharmacy | Samoa Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Samoa Pharmacy |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 4/10 |
| Bars | 5/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports โฝ
| Most popular Sport | Rugby |
Food ๐๏ธ
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oka | Raw fish marinated in coconut cream and citrus juice | $5-10 |
| Palusami | Taro leaves cooked in coconut cream with onions and tomatoes | $5-10 |
| Sapasui | A sweet potato dish cooked in coconut cream and sugar | $5-10 |
| Panikek | A type of pancake made with coconut milk and flour | $5-10 |
| Faโalifu faโi | A dessert made with bananas, coconut cream, and tapioca | $5-10 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Vailima Beer | A local beer brewed in Samoa | $3-$5 |
| Vailima Lager | A light beer with a refreshing taste | $3-$5 |
| Vailima Stout | A dark beer with a rich flavor | $3-$5 |
| Samoa Rum | A local rum made from sugarcane | $5-$10 |
| Coconut Water | Refreshing and hydrating drink from young coconuts | $1-$2 |
| Pisupo | A non-alcoholic drink made from coconut cream and pineapple | $1-$2 |
| Tropical Punch | A refreshing blend of tropical fruits and juices | $3-$5 |
| Kava | A traditional Polynesian drink made from the root of the kava plant | $5-$10 |
Souvenirs ๐
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tivaevae | A traditional Samoan quilt made from colorful fabrics | $50-$200 |
| Iaato | A woven mat made from pandanus leaves | $20-$50 |
| Faโa Samoa | A traditional Samoan dress | $50-$100 |
| Kava | A ceremonial drink made from the root of the kava plant | $10-$20 |
| Samoan tapa | A cloth made from the bark of the mulberry tree | $20-$50 |
| Coconut oil | A natural oil made from the meat of the coconut | $10-$20 |
| Nonu juice | A juice made from the nonu fruit | $10-$20 |
| Samoan music | A collection of traditional Samoan songs | $10-$20 |
Holidays ๐น
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Yearโs Day | January 1 | The first day of the year. |
| Independence Day | June 1 | The day Samoa gained independence from New Zealand in 1962. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate the contributions of workers. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The birth of Jesus Christ. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day to celebrate the day after Christmas. |
| Good Friday | March or April | The day Jesus Christ was crucified. |
| Easter Monday | March or April | The day after Easter Sunday. |
| White Sunday | May or June | A day to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. |
| Independence Day | June 1 | The day Samoa gained independence from New Zealand in 1962. |
| Flag Day | July 1 | A day to celebrate the Samoan flag. |
| Arbour Day | September 1 | A day to plant trees. |
| United Nations Day | October 24 | A day to celebrate the United Nations. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The birth of Jesus Christ. |
News ๐ฐ
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Samoa Observer |
| Online news | Samoa News |
| Tv | TV1Samoa |
| Radio | Radio Polynesia |