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Fakaofo vs Apia

TK Tokelau WS Samoa

Fakaofo, Tokelau compared with Apia, Samoa: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Country Tokelau Samoa
Nomad score 3.3 / 10 5.1 / 10
Cost of living $825 / mo $2,160 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 28° / 26°C 29° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI) 23 Good 47 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Average high 28.7°C 28.8°C
Average low 26.6°C 24.3°C
Precipitation 201 mm / mo 232 mm / mo
Sunshine 316 h / mo 312 h / mo
Humidity 77% 89%
Rain days 20.8 / mo 25.7 / mo
Wind speed 26.9 km/h 14.3 km/h

TK Fakaofo · average high by month

WS Apia · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
US AQI 23 47
PM2.5 2.6 µg/m³ 8 µg/m³
PM10 4.6 µg/m³ 13.9 µg/m³
Ozone 37 µg/m³ 52 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.5 2.2
Local Payment Services 0.9 3.5
Startup Scene 0.6 2.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Air Conditioning 2.9 5.2
Green Spaces 4.9 6.0
Natural Disaster Risk 2.7 4.2
Noise Pollution 7.8 5.8
Seasonal Variety 1.6 3.0
Weather 6.2 6.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Mobile Network Coverage 1.7 6.7
Power Grid Reliability 2.6 5.6
Public WiFi Availability 0.6 3.6
VPN Reliability 1.6 6.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Accommodation Cost 2.2 5.7
Cost of Living 2.8 6.2
Currency Stability 8.7 6.9
Entertainment Cost 2.7 6.3
Food & Groceries 2.3 6.6
Gym Membership Cost 0.6 5.3
Transportation Cost 2.0 7.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Culture 2.5 6.7
Indoors Fun 1.1 2.9
Language Learning Opportunities 1.6 4.3
Local Experiences & Tours 2.4 7.4
Nightlife 0.6 3.4
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.2 1.6
Nomad Friendly 0.8 3.7
Online Community Presence 0.3 1.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Cafes with WiFi 0.4 3.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.1 1.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.1 2.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.1 1.1
Internet Speed 2.6 4.4
Local SIM Card Availability 2.1 6.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Fitness Facilities 1.3 4.0
Food Scene 2.1 5.0
Healthy Food Options 3.2 5.2
Yoga Studios 0.7 3.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Healthcare 2.5 4.9
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 6.9
Healthcare Quality 1.8 4.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.8
Ease of Business Registration 0.9 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.9 3.7
Freedom of Speech 7.5 6.5
Political Stability 8.5 7.9
Tax Friendliness 7.3 6.0
Visa Ease 1.9 6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Air Quality 9.4 8.4
Cleanliness 8.2 6.6
Environmental Quality 9.1 7.9
Family Friendly 5.1 7.2
Language Barrier 5.0 7.3
Work-Life Balance 7.3 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Female Friendly 8.3 7.2
Racial Tolerance 7.3 7.4
Safety 9.4 8.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Airport Connectivity 0.2 4.6
Cycling 1.8 2.7
Intercity Travel Options 0.1 3.6
Public Transit 0.1 3.3
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 1.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.1 5.4
Walkability 4.7 4.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Coworking Quality 0.2 2.2
Freelance Ecosystem 0.6 2.4
Networking Opportunities 1.0 2.2
Remote Job Opportunities 0.9 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 3.0 3.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Jeans $41 per pair $37 per pair
Summer Dress $26 per dress $26 per dress
Running Shoes $52 per pair $67 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Dining Out $23 per month $45 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Cinema Ticket $4.65 per ticket $6.70 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Coffee $2.61 per cup $2.61 per cup
Beer $3.20 per pint $2.23 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.97 per meal $6.70 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $29 per meal $37 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.81 per meal $6.70 per meal
Apples $2.91 per kg $3.35 per kg
Bread $1.74 per loaf $2.23 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.87 per bottle $1.49 per bottle
Milk $2.03 per liter $3.35 per liter
Rice $1.45 per kg $1.86 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.97 per kg $6.70 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $10 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Groceries $291 per month $298 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Doctor Visit (GP) $20 per visit $22 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.97 per purchase $2.98 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Housing $232 per month $317 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $320 per month $224 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $581 per month $931 per month
Coworking Space $46 per month $75 per month
Coliving Space $349 per month $670 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Internet & Mobile $35 per month $45 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Leisure Activities $5.81 per month $19 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Haircut $6.97 per visit $9.31 per visit
Laundry $4.65 per kg $6.70 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Mobile Plan $20 per month $9.31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $58 per month $45 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $12 one-time $9.31 one-time
Gym Membership $20 per month $32 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $8.72 per hour $9.31 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Transportation $17 per month $56 per month
Taxi Start $2.32 per trip $2.98 per trip
Taxi per km $0.87 per km $1.12 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $23 per month $22 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.23 per trip $9.31 per trip
Gasoline $1.28 per liter $1.04 per liter
Scooter Rental $15 per month $19 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TK Fakaofo WS Apia
Utilities $46 per month $67 per month