Is Apia affordable for digital nomads?

Apia costs approximately $2439/month for a digital nomad lifestyle.

What is the internet speed in Apia?

Apia averages 6 Mbps internet speed (ranked #0 globally), suitable for remote work.

What is the weather like in Apia?

The best month to visit Apia is July, with temperatures around 29°C and 1mm of rain.

What is the air quality in Apia?

Apia has an air quality score of 5/5 with a current AQI of 0.

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Apia

Samoa Oceania

$2,439/mo6 MbpsN/A 35.7k

July is one of the best months in Apia.

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Nomad Cost

$2,439/mo

Internet

6 Mbps

Safety

N/A

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

N/A

Population

35.7k

Flights to Apia

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Best months: Jul, Apr, Sep. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$2,439/mo

Expat$1,392/mo

Local$641/mo

Family$2,242/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed

6 Mbps

Country Speed

0 Mbps

Plug Type

Voltage230V

Frequency50 Hz

Bring a Australian adapter. 230V — most modern electronics handle this automatically.

eSIM for Samoa, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 6 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI

Air Quality Score5/5

Humidity76

PollutionN/A

ClimateN/A

Quality of Life

SafetyN/A

HealthcareN/A

Can I afford this?

Deficit$939

$1500/mo budget vs $2439/mo city cost

Over budget$2,439/mo for Nomad lifestyle

Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$4.63

Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$32.46

McMeal or equivalent combo$10.6

Cappuccino (regular)$3.26

Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$3.71

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.97

Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$1.46

Water (0.33L)$1.1

Monthly Weather

Best months: Jul, Apr, Sep·Avoid: Feb, May, Nov

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Fly to Apia in July

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July is one of the best months here. Feels like 29° by day. Weather score 345.

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