Prices and Cost of Living in Samoa

Food and beverage prices in Samoa

Popular food products found on store shelves in Samoa include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 5 WST (1.79 USD) for a kilo of onions to 26.46 WST (9.45 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 3 WST (1.07 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.31 WST (1.18 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 6.61 WST (2.36 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 6.61 WST (2.36 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 4 WST (1.43 USD). Dairy prices in Samoa, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 3 WST (1.07 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 44.09 WST (15.75 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 16.01 WST (5.72 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 7.4 WST (2.64 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 25.02 WST (8.94 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Samoa vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 8.76 WST (3.13 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 3.91 WST (1.4 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 28.31 WST (10.11 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 85.84 WST (30.66 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 12.5 WST (4.46 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Samoa?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Samoa varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 802 WST (287 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 2315 WST (827 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 47939 WST (17121 USD) per square meter.