Leone Nomad Scores & Quality of Life - 🇦🇸 American Samoa
💰 COST & AFFORDABILITY
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 💸 Cost of Living + |
3.7
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--
|
150 |
Remote island location and heavy reliance on imports drive up everyday costs. Limited local production and small-market inefficiencies make basic goods pricey for nomads. |
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| 🏠 Accommodation Cost + |
3.7
|
--
|
80 |
Rental options are scarce and basic, with prices inflated by isolation and limited supply. Expect modest but relatively expensive housing compared to quality. |
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| 🍎 Food & Groceries + |
3.1
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--
|
40 |
Most food is imported, so groceries and dining out are costly. Local produce exists but is not enough to keep overall food expenses low. |
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| 🚌 Transportation Cost + |
5.2
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--
|
20 |
Short distances and public buses keep daily transport cheap. Taxis and limited routes add some cost, but overall mobility spending is low. |
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| 🎟️ Entertainment Cost + |
4.6
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--
|
15 |
Few entertainment venues and limited nightlife reduce spending opportunities. Imported alcohol and any organized activities are relatively pricey. |
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| 🏋️ Gym Membership Cost + |
4.2
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--
|
10 |
Gym facilities are limited and basic, with fees that are moderate by island standards. No premium fitness options exist, keeping costs near average. |
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| 💱 Currency Stability + |
9.7
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--
|
30 |
Uses the US dollar, providing excellent stability and predictability. No meaningful currency risk for digital nomads earning in USD or other major currencies. |
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💻 DIGITAL NOMAD ESSENTIALS
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🚀 Internet Speed + |
2.8
|
--
|
100 |
Leone has very limited internet infrastructure; speeds are typically below 1 Mbps due to reliance on satellite connections, far worse than Thies (5.3). |
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| 👥 Coworking Spaces Availability + |
0.8
|
--
|
40 |
No dedicated coworking spaces exist in Leone or nearby; the nearest options are in Pago Pago but extremely scarce, similar to Punakha (0.9). |
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| ☕ Cafes with WiFi + |
1.4
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--
|
30 |
Very few cafes with WiFi, mostly in Pago Pago; Leone itself has almost none, below Nosy Be (3.3). |
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| 💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes + |
0.8
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--
|
30 |
No cafes cater to digital nomads; power and WiFi are unreliable, comparable to Rumbek (0.2). |
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| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity + |
0.7
|
--
|
100 |
Extremely low popularity; Leone is virtually unknown among digital nomads, below Baracoa (1.6). |
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| 📱 Local SIM Card Availability + |
4.2
|
--
|
25 |
SIM cards from ASTCA and Blue Sky are available in Pago Pago but coverage in Leone is patchy; slightly better than Palmarin (4.9) due to US territory status but still limited. |
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🌟 QUALITY OF LIFE
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| ⚖️ Work-Life Balance + |
8.0
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--
|
30 |
Leone offers a relaxed island pace, but remote workers may face challenges with limited internet reliability and infrastructure, balancing tranquility with productivity. |
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| 🌳 Environmental Quality + |
8.5
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--
|
15 |
Pristine tropical environment with lush vegetation, clear waters, and minimal industrial pollution, though occasional litter in less maintained areas. |
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| 🧼 Cleanliness + |
6.7
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--
|
10 |
Generally tidy village with natural cleanliness, but some public spaces may have scattered waste; overall well-kept compared to many Pacific islands. |
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| 🗨️ Language Barrier + |
7.6
|
--
|
30 |
English is widely spoken among residents and in tourism contexts, but Samoan is dominant at home; digital nomads with only English will manage basic interactions. |
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| 💨 Air Quality + |
8.9
|
--
|
15 |
Excellent air quality due to sea breezes and low emissions, comparable to other remote Pacific islands; occasional volcanic haze from distant eruptions is rare. |
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| 👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly + |
7.4
|
--
|
25 |
Safe community with outdoor activities and a close-knit feel, but limited educational resources, healthcare, and childcare options reduce appeal for families. |
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🏥 HEALTHCARE
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🏥 Healthcare Quality + |
3.7
|
--
|
20 |
Only LBJ Medical Center on the island, with limited specialists and equipment; serious conditions require evacuation to Hawaii or the mainland. |
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| 💉 Healthcare Affordability + |
5.2
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--
|
25 |
Basic care is relatively low-cost, but private insurance is essential and medical evacuation for serious issues can be extremely expensive. |
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| 🏥 Healthcare + |
3.8
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--
|
20 |
Healthcare access is constrained by remote location and a single under-resourced hospital; adequate for routine needs but not for complex care. |
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🌿 CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| ☀️ Weather + |
5.7
|
--
|
80 |
Warm and tropical year-round, but high humidity and significant rainfall, especially from November to April, may feel heavy for some. |
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| 🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk + |
3.9
|
--
|
10 |
Exposed to tropical cyclones, tsunamis, and seismic activity, with limited infrastructure resilience, making this a higher-risk location. |
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| 🏞️ Green Spaces + |
7.7
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--
|
10 |
Lush tropical vegetation, rainforest-covered hillsides, and coastal greenery provide abundant natural surroundings. |
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| ❄️ Air Conditioning + |
4.6
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--
|
15 |
AC is not universally installed, especially in budget accommodations and local homes; cooling may be limited in more traditional settings. |
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| 🍂 Seasonal Variety + |
2.1
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--
|
10 |
Minimal seasonal change with only subtle wet/dry shifts, offering little variety for those seeking distinct seasons. |
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| 🔊 Noise Pollution + |
7.2
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--
|
10 |
Generally quiet village atmosphere, though roosters, dogs, and occasional vehicles can break the peace; overall much calmer than urban centers. |
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🎭 CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🎭 Culture + |
4.6
|
--
|
20 |
Limited indigenous Samoan cultural exposure in Leone itself; nearby villages and American Samoa's national parks offer glimpses, but depth and variety are far below major cultural hubs like Arusha. |
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| 🌃 Nightlife + |
1.8
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--
|
15 |
Nightlife is virtually nonexistent in Leone; a handful of small local bars exist, but for any meaningful scene you'd need to go to Pago Pago, which is still very low-key compared to even Kinsale or Biratnagar. |
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| 🏞️ Outdoors & Nature + |
9.1
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--
|
15 |
Spectacular natural beauty: pristine beaches, lush rainforest hikes, and the National Park of American Samoa with excellent snorkeling and diving; conditions are world-class, comparable to top outdoor destinations like La Palma. |
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| 🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities + |
2.9
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--
|
10 |
Samoan language is spoken locally but few structured learning resources exist; immersion is possible but limited compared to destinations like Leiden or Nusa Dua with formal courses or large expat communities. |
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| 🧭 Local Experiences & Tours + |
5.3
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--
|
10 |
Authentic cultural tours (e.g., village visits, canoe trips, hiking) are available but require booking through Pago Pago operators; variety is moderate, similar to Villa General Belgrano but less touristic infrastructure. |
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| 🎳 Indoors Fun + |
2.3
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--
|
10 |
Virtually no indoor entertainment: no cinemas, museums, or shopping; options are limited to reading, local eateries, or occasional community events, well below even Filandia or Osh. |
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🍎 FOOD & FITNESS
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🍽️ Food Scene + |
2.8
|
--
|
25 |
Leone is a small village with only a handful of local eateries and no notable restaurant scene; options are far more limited than even Longyearbyen. |
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| 🧠 Yoga Studios + |
0.7
|
--
|
10 |
No dedicated yoga studios exist in Leone; any practice would be informal or require travel to Pago Pago, if available at all. |
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| 🏋️ Fitness Facilities + |
2.0
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--
|
15 |
Fitness infrastructure is minimal, with no commercial gym in Leone; residents rely on community spaces or facilities in other parts of Tutuila. |
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| 🥗 Healthy Food Options + |
2.9
|
--
|
15 |
Fresh local produce and fish exist, but availability is inconsistent and heavily supplemented by processed imported foods, making healthy eating a challenge. |
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💼 WORK ENVIRONMENT
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🕰️ Time Zone Favorability + |
1.9
|
--
|
20 |
American Samoa uses UTC-11, one of the most isolated time zones, making synchronous work with major economic hubs extremely difficult. |
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| 🤝 Networking Opportunities + |
1.2
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--
|
25 |
With a small population and limited digital nomad presence, networking events and professional meetups are virtually nonexistent. |
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| 💻 Remote Job Opportunities + |
1.4
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--
|
20 |
Local remote job listings are scarce; opportunities depend entirely on external employers willing to accommodate the extreme time zone. |
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| 🆓 Freelance Ecosystem + |
1.3
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--
|
20 |
No significant freelance community, platforms, or support infrastructure; internet reliability and cost further hinder freelance work. |
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| 🏢 Coworking Quality + |
0.8
|
--
|
30 |
Coworking spaces are absent; the few available options are makeshift and lack reliable high-speed internet or professional amenities. |
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📈 BUSINESS & ECONOMY
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🚀 Startup Scene + |
1.4
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--
|
15 |
Leone has virtually no startup ecosystem; as a small village in American Samoa, it lacks co-working spaces, investor networks, or tech events, making it far less favorable than even low-ranked Sanyang. |
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| 💳 Local Payment Services + |
3.0
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--
|
10 |
Payment options are extremely limited, with few local banks and no modern digital payment infrastructure; cash is king, and online services are rudimentary, below the level of Nosy Be. |
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| 🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption + |
1.4
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--
|
15 |
Crypto adoption is negligible; no local exchanges, ATMs, or merchant acceptance, and regulatory uncertainty combined with limited internet reliability keep it near the bottom, slightly above Guanaja. |
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🚆 TRANSPORTATION
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| ✈️ Airport Connectivity + |
2.4
|
--
|
30 |
Pago Pago International Airport offers limited flights mainly to Honolulu and Apia; connectivity is poor for a digital nomad needing frequent or flexible travel. |
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| 🚇 Public Transit + |
1.6
|
--
|
20 |
No formal public transit system; infrequent local buses and taxis are available but unreliable and sparse. |
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| 🚶 Walkability + |
3.9
|
--
|
20 |
Leone is a small village with basic amenities within walking distance, but hilly terrain and limited sidewalks reduce comfort. |
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| 🚗 Ride-sharing Services + |
0.4
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--
|
15 |
No ride-sharing apps operate; occasional taxis may be booked by phone, but service is inconsistent. |
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| 🚲 Cycling + |
2.5
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--
|
10 |
Hilly roads and lack of bike lanes make cycling challenging; not a practical option for daily transport. |
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| 🚄 Intercity Travel Options + |
1.8
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--
|
15 |
Only one main road connects villages on Tutuila; intercity travel is limited to infrequent buses or taxis, with no ferry to other islands. |
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| 🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability + |
1.3
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--
|
10 |
A few scooter rentals exist in Pago Pago but not in Leone; availability is very limited and unreliable. |
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📡 CONNECTIVITY
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 📱 Mobile Network Coverage + |
5.9
|
--
|
20 |
4G LTE is available in Leone on Tutuila via BlueSky, but coverage can be spotty in hilly areas and speeds are far below mainland U.S. standards. |
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| 🔒 VPN Reliability + |
6.4
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--
|
20 |
As a U.S. territory, there is no government censorship, and VPNs connect reliably, though international latency can be high due to long-haul cable links. |
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| ⚡ Power Grid Reliability + |
5.0
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--
|
15 |
The island relies on diesel generation and an aging grid, with occasional outages and voltage fluctuations, especially during storm season. |
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| 📶 Public WiFi Availability + |
2.1
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|
10 |
There is effectively no public WiFi infrastructure; only limited hotel or café hotspots exist, requiring personal mobile data or a local SIM. |
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⚖️ LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🛂 Visa Ease + |
3.5
|
--
|
40 |
American Samoa has its own immigration system distinct from the U.S., with very limited visa options for long-term stays and no dedicated digital nomad visa; entry is difficult for non-U.S. nationals. |
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| 📊 Tax Friendliness + |
7.1
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--
|
30 |
No territorial income tax, low customs duties, and no capital gains tax; however, local businesses face excise taxes and import duties, but overall tax burden is low for individuals. |
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| 🗣️ Freedom of Speech + |
8.0
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--
|
15 |
Protected under U.S. constitutional law, though local cultural norms and small community dynamics may subtly limit expression; generally high compared to global standards. |
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| 🏛️ Political Stability + |
7.9
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--
|
20 |
Stable governance under U.S. sovereignty with local autonomy; low crime and no recent political upheaval, but economic dependence on federal funding introduces mild uncertainty. |
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| 🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account + |
3.7
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--
|
15 |
Limited banking infrastructure with only a couple of local banks; strict KYC requirements and preference for in-person visits, making remote or foreign account opening challenging. |
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| 📄 Ease of Business Registration + |
3.6
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--
|
10 |
Cumbersome process with limited online services, requiring multiple local approvals and in-person steps; small market size further discourages new business formation. |
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| 📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability + |
0.5
|
--
|
35 |
No digital nomad visa exists; American Samoa does not offer any remote work-specific visa program, and standard immigration pathways are restrictive for temporary residence. |
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🌍 DIGITAL NOMAD COMMUNITY
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly + |
2.2
|
--
|
50 |
Remote village in American Samoa with few amenities, limited connectivity options, and no co-working or nomad-oriented services; it's more of a tranquil stopover than a functional base. |
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| 🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups + |
0.8
|
--
|
25 |
No regular nomad events or professional meetups exist here; the local community is small and oriented to daily island life rather than remote work networking. |
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| 🌐👥 Online Community Presence + |
1.5
|
--
|
20 |
Leone has virtually no digital nomad online community presence, with only sparse general island forums and social media groups that rarely discuss nomad life. |
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🛡️ SAFETY & TOLERANCE
| Factor |
Score |
Trend |
Weight |
Notes |
| 🛡️ Safety + |
7.9
|
--
|
100 |
Low crime rates typical of American Samoa, but petty theft can occur; overall safe for digital nomads. |
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| ♀️ Female Friendly + |
6.6
|
--
|
50 |
Traditional gender roles may limit some freedoms, but general safety and respect for women is moderate. |
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| ✊ Racial Tolerance + |
6.8
|
--
|
50 |
Homogeneous Polynesian culture is welcoming to foreigners, though occasional cultural misunderstandings may arise. |
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