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Cost of Living Guide in American Samoa

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

American Samoa offers a moderately affordable cost of living compared to New York City benchmarks, with overall costs including rent just 0.3% higher than the Oceania regional average. Consumer prices excluding rent are 15.7% higher than the Oceania average, while rent is significantly 52.8% lower than the regional average, making housing a key value driver. It positions as a mid-range option in Oceania, where costs vary widely from very cheap to expensive destinations.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$600-800 USD (local food, shared transport, basic 1BR outside center)
Comfortable
$1,200-1,800 USD (city 1BR, mix of local/imported groceries, occasional dining out)
Family of four
$3,000-4,500 USD (3BR house, imported goods, car, potential schooling)

American Samoa delivers strong value for money with rent 52.8% below Oceania averages offsetting slightly higher consumer prices (+15.7%), ideal for expats prioritizing cheap housing over everyday imports. It's a practical choice for digital nomads seeking island life without breaking the bank.

Economic & Living Costs in American Samoa
Food & Dining Costs

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Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

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Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

150-500 $
Avg: 325 $

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

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Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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Gasoline (1L)

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Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

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Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

75-92.61 $
Avg: 83.8 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

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Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

2.1-3 $
Avg: 2.55 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

2.48-3.31 $
Avg: 2.89 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

3.99-5 $
Avg: 4.5 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

8.82-11.57 $
Avg: 10.2 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

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Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

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Cinema Ticket

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Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

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Last updated: 2026-04-03

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