Travel budget in Samoan Islands

Samoan Islands: calculate your travel budget

Samoan Islands: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Samoan Islands for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1492* (4172 WS$)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 3854* (10766 WS$)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 156 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 115 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 6446* (18018 WS$)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Samoan Islands in 2024

Cost of living: Samoan Islands VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Samoan Islands in 2024 is 27% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:




Local prices in Samoan Islands by expense type

Samoan Islands: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Samoan Islands is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 61/person
( $ 61)

201% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 38/person
($ 18 to $ 59)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
( $ 12)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
( $ 5.8)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
( $ 2.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
( $ 1.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
( $ 2.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Samoan Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Samoan Islands costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 56/night
( $ 56)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 114/night
( $ 114)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 198/night
( $ 198)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

Samoan Islands: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Samoan Islands costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
( $ 1.8)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
( $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
( $ 1.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
( $ 2.7)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.7/kg
( $ 7.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
( $ 2.5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 11/kg
( $ 11)

110% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
( $ 1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Samoan Islands: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Samoan Islands costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
( $ 2.2)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
( $ 1.5)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
( $ 1)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.9
( $ 1.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Samoan Islands: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Samoan Islands costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.5/ticket
( $ 5.5)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.9/hr
( $ 7.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Samoan Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Samoan Islands costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.7/pack
( $ 5.7)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
( $ 51)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 41
( $ 41)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Apia
Sydney → Apia
Sydney → Apia
$ 797
(fair price: $ 659)
Auckland → Apia
Auckland → Apia
Auckland → Apia
$ 668
(fair price: $ 515)
Melbourne → Apia
Melbourne → Apia
Melbourne → Apia
$ 918
(fair price: $ 732)
London → Apia
London → Apia
London → Apia
$ 2423
(fair price: $ 2063)
Los Angeles → Apia
Los Angeles  → Apia
Los Angeles  → Apia
$ 1714
(fair price: $ 1457)

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About the information on the cost of living in Samoan Islands

The information about the cost of living in Samoan Islands shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Samoan Islands updated on 23-09-2024.

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