Capital city in Tuamasaga, Samoa
Cost of living in Apia
How much a month costs in Apia
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,280–2,010 (WS$3,500–5,500).
Prices in Apia
Typical 2026 ranges in WST, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | WST | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | WS$1,500–3,000 | $547–1,090 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | WS$900–2,000 | $328–730 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | WS$40–80 | $15–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | WS$180–350 | $66–128 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | WS$8–15 | $2.9–5.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | WS$30–60 | $11–22 |
| Cappuccino | WS$6–12 | $2.2–4.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | WS$8–14 | $2.9–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | WS$2–5 | $0.7–1.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | WS$10–25 | $3.6–9.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | WS$100–200 | $36–73 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | WS$40–100 | $15–36 |
Value for money: 67/100
A value score of 67/100 means Apia gives more quality of life per dollar than 66% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 72/100.
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Apia?
About $657–949 on a lean budget, $1,280–2,010 for a comfortable month and $2,550–4,010 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Apia?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs WS$1,500–3,000 ($547–1,090) a month in the center and WS$900–2,000 ($328–730) outside it.
How much does food cost in Apia?
A local meal is WS$8–15 ($2.9–5.5); a mid-range restaurant is WS$30–60 ($11–22) per person.
Is Samoa expensive?
Prices in Samoa are about 63% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Samoa Tourism Authority
- Samoa Airport Authority
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.