Tafuna vs Apia — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Country	American Samoa	Samoa
Nomad score	4.2 / 10	5.1 / 10
Cost of living	$2,930 / mo	$2,160 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	27° / 24°C	28° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI)	57 Moderate	52 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Average high	28°C	28.8°C
Average low	25.3°C	24.3°C
Precipitation	226 mm / mo	232 mm / mo
Sunshine	309 h / mo	312 h / mo
Humidity	80%	89%
Rain days	24.3 / mo	25.7 / mo
Wind speed	26.6 km/h	14.3 km/h

AS Tafuna · average high by month

J 28 F 28 M 29 A 29 M 28 J 28 J 27 A 27 S 27 O 28 N 28 D 28

WS Apia · average high by month

J 29 F 29 M 30 A 29 M 29 J 28 J 28 A 28 S 29 O 29 N 29 D 29

Air quality

Air quality
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
US AQI	57	52
PM2.5	12.4 µg/m³	10.5 µg/m³
PM10	21.8 µg/m³	18.2 µg/m³
Ozone	63 µg/m³	63 µg/m³
UV index	0.5	0.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.2	2.2
Local Payment Services	4.1	3.5
Startup Scene	1.8	2.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Air Conditioning	5.3	5.2
Green Spaces	6.1	6.0
Natural Disaster Risk	3.4	4.2
Noise Pollution	6.2	5.8
Seasonal Variety	2.6	3.0
Weather	5.8	6.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Mobile Network Coverage	6.5	6.7
Power Grid Reliability	5.2	5.6
Public WiFi Availability	2.5	3.6
VPN Reliability	7.3	6.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Accommodation Cost	4.1	5.7
Cost of Living	4.0	6.2
Currency Stability	9.3	6.9
Entertainment Cost	3.8	6.3
Food & Groceries	3.0	6.6
Gym Membership Cost	3.7	5.3
Transportation Cost	4.3	7.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Culture	5.3	6.7
Indoors Fun	2.8	2.9
Language Learning Opportunities	3.5	4.3
Local Experiences & Tours	5.0	7.4
Nightlife	2.0	3.4
Outdoors & Nature	8.4	8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.8	1.6
Nomad Friendly	2.0	3.7
Online Community Presence	0.8	1.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Cafes with WiFi	1.8	3.5
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.6	1.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.7	2.3
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.9	1.1
Internet Speed	3.4	4.4
Local SIM Card Availability	5.1	6.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Fitness Facilities	2.9	4.0
Food Scene	3.3	5.0
Healthy Food Options	3.8	5.2
Yoga Studios	1.5	3.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Healthcare	4.4	4.9
Healthcare Affordability	5.7	6.9
Healthcare Quality	4.2	4.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.5	0.8
Ease of Business Registration	3.0	4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.1	3.7
Freedom of Speech	7.9	6.5
Political Stability	7.9	7.9
Tax Friendliness	4.4	6.0
Visa Ease	4.1	6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Air Quality	8.9	8.4
Cleanliness	5.9	6.6
Environmental Quality	8.4	7.9
Family Friendly	7.1	7.2
Language Barrier	8.6	7.3
Work-Life Balance	7.3	7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Female Friendly	6.8	7.2
Racial Tolerance	7.3	7.4
Safety	7.7	8.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Airport Connectivity	3.9	4.6
Cycling	2.9	2.7
Intercity Travel Options	2.3	3.6
Public Transit	2.4	3.3
Ride-sharing Services	0.4	1.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	1.5	5.4
Walkability	3.6	4.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Coworking Quality	1.1	2.2
Freelance Ecosystem	1.5	2.4
Networking Opportunities	1.9	2.2
Remote Job Opportunities	1.9	1.9
Time Zone Favorability	4.5	3.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Jeans	$50 per pair	$37 per pair
Summer Dress	$35 per dress	$26 per dress
Running Shoes	$75 per pair	$67 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Dining Out	$50 per month	$45 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Cinema Ticket	$8.00 per ticket	$6.70 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Coffee	$4.50 per cup	$2.61 per cup
Beer	$6.00 per pint	$2.23 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$10 per meal	$6.70 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$50 per meal	$37 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$9.00 per meal	$6.70 per meal
Apples	$3.50 per kg	$3.35 per kg
Bread	$2.50 per loaf	$2.23 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.50 per bottle	$1.49 per bottle
Milk	$2.50 per liter	$3.35 per liter
Rice	$1.80 per kg	$1.86 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$8.00 per kg	$6.70 per kg
Beef	$12 per kg	$13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$14 per bottle	$15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Groceries	$200 per month	$298 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Health Insurance	$30 per month	$0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Doctor Visit (GP)	$50 per visit	$22 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$10 per purchase	$2.98 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Housing	$500 per month	$317 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$800 per month	$224 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,500 per month	$931 per month
Coworking Space	$150 per month	$75 per month
Coliving Space	$800 per month	$670 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Internet & Mobile	$30 per month	$45 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Leisure Activities	$10 per month	$19 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Haircut	$15 per visit	$9.31 per visit
Laundry	$8.00 per kg	$6.70 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Mobile Plan	$30 per month	$9.31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$55 per month	$45 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$10 one-time	$9.31 one-time
Gym Membership	$40 per month	$32 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$15 per hour	$9.31 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Transportation	$20 per month	$56 per month
Taxi Start	$3.50 per trip	$2.98 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.50 per km	$1.12 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$40 per month	$22 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$10 per trip	$9.31 per trip
Gasoline	$1.50 per liter	$1.04 per liter
Scooter Rental	$25 per month	$19 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	AS Tafuna	WS Apia
Utilities	$80 per month	$67 per month