American Samoa Travel Budget: How Much Does a Trip to American Samoa Cost?

There are a few things to think about purchasing in preparation for your trip, from the essential flight ticket to the optional travel insurance.

The Cost of Flights to American Samoa

• Apia to Pago Pago - US$328 for a round-trip ticket
• Honolulu to Pago Pago - US$997 a round-trip ticket

For travellers coming from beyond Apia and Hawai'i, like New Zealand, Australia, North America, Asia and Europe, flight fares fluctuate and differ so much that it would be inappropriate to give an average flight cost here.

The Cost of Visas for American Samoa

Although you don't need a "visa" for American Samoa, you do need an Entry Permit or an "Ok to Board".

The cost of the Entry Permit depends on the permit:

• Samoa 10-Day Permit - US$10
• US and Visa-Waiver Countries 30-Day Permit - US$40
• Other 30-Day Permit - US$40
• Transit Permit - Free

Note that the fees are soon due to increase by US$10 each.

See American Samoa Entry Permit: Do You Need a Visa to Visit American Samoa? for more details.

The Cost of Items to Pack for American Samoa

You might want to consider making a few purchases for your American Samoa wardrobe, as well as getting essentials like reef-safe sunscreen and snorkelling gear. Check out What to Pack for American Samoa: A Full American Samoa Packing List for more advice.

The range of accommodation in American Samoa isn't huge, but there's enough to suit a range of styles and budgets. You need to book accommodation for the duration of your stay, as it is one of the requirements for entering the territory.

Here are your typical accommodation costs in American Samoa:

• Budget hotel room/night – US$90-$100
• Mid-range hotel room/night – US$170-$220
• Deluxe hotel room/night – US$280-$300
• Homestay or B&B/night – US$100-$150
• Homestay or B&B + meals/night – US$120-$170
• Holiday home rental/night – US$100-$300

Take a look at Where to Stay in American Samoa: The Best Accommodations in American Samoa to start finding a place to stay.

Whether you decide to eat out in Tutuila, arrange meals at your homestay, or save a bit extra by making the most of your accommodation’s self-catering facilities, you’ll be able to plan your food budget for American Samoa with this list of typical food prices.

Restaurant Prices in American Samoa

• Main breakfast meal – US$8-$21
• Main lunch meal – US$12-$30
• Main dinner meal – US$15-$65
• Small coffee – US$2-$4
• Bottle of beer – US$4-$6
• Bottle of wine – US$8-$25
• Cocktail – US$8-$20
• Mocktail/Smoothie – US$5-$10
• Soft drink – US$2-$3

Supermarket Food Prices in American Samoa

• 33.8 fl oz (1 litre) milk – US$0.93-$4.25
• 12 eggs – US$6.50-$15
• 1 lb (450 g) pasta – US$3-$6
• 1 lb (450 g) rice – US$1.20 (calculated from 10 lbs for US$12)
• A loaf of bread – US$4.50
• Can of soup – US$1.50-$4.00
• 1 lb (450 g) cheese – US$6.06-$12.95
• 3 oz (85 g) coffee – US$6-$9
• Bag of chips – US$2.50-$10
• Can of Coke – US$2-$3.85
• Can of beer – US$3-$5
• Box of cereal – US$5-$12.95
• Pack of 30 muesli bars – US$16
• Bowl of instant noodles – US$1.50-$5
• 1 gallon (3.8 l) ice cream – US$12
• 18 oz (510 g) jam – $8
• 1 litre (33.8 fl oz) cooking oil – $4.95
• Table salt – $1.75
• Can of spaghetti – $1.50
• Can of baked beans – $2.60
• Pringles – US$3.50-$4.65
• Candy bar – $2.52
• Pack of cookies/biscuits – $1.25-$2.85
• 1.2 lb (540 g) peanut butter – $5.30
• 1 lb (450 g) butter – $6.95

The Cost of Drinks in American Samoa's Supermarkets

• Sports drink (Powerade) – US$4
• Juice drink – US$4
• 1 gallon (3.8 l) apple juice – US$14
• Tea bags (30-50 pack) – US$4.60-$5.24
• 33.8 fl oz (1 litre) bottled water – US$1
• 12-pack beer – US$16-$40
• 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) whiskey – US$29-$43
• 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) Southern Comfort – US$27.50
• 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) Bailey's – US$28
• Wine bottle – US$2.95-$20

The Cost of Fruit and Vegetables in American Samoa's Supermarkets

• 1 lb (450 g) apples – US$2-$3.50
• 1 lb (450 g) onions – US$1.05-$2
• 1 lb (450 g) carrots – US$1.50-$4
• 1 lb (450 g) potatoes – US$1.39
• 1 lb (450 g) tomatoes – US$4.50
• 1 lb (450 g) capsicum – US$6
• 1 lb (450 g) cabbage – US$5
• Each avocado – US$2.50
• 1 lb (450 g) frozen vegetables – US$5
• Can of peaches – US$4
• Can of sweet corn – US$4

The Cost of Meat in American Samoa

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken – US$2.50-$5
• 1 lb (450 g) beef mince – US$5.50
• 1 lb (450 g) beef – US$8.50
• 1 lb (450 g) pork – US$3-$4
• Can of tuna – US$2.50-$7.95
• Spam can – US$4.50
• Can of salmon – US$7.95
• Can of mackerel – US$2.95
• Can of sardines – US$2.95

Note: Prices vary significantly between Tutuila and the Manu'a Islands (Ta'u, Ofu, Olosega), with Manu'a generally being more expensive due to shipping costs. Prices in remote village stores can be 20-50% higher than larger supermarkets.

Find out more about shopping for food in A Guide to Supermarkets & Food Shopping in American Samoa.

Of course, you’re going to want to do stuff while you’re exploring the islands of American Samoa. The islands are full of amazing land and water experiences, from fishing charters to spa treatments.

See if you can afford your bucket list activities with this list of American Samoa’s activity prices (plus, check out what there is to do in the 101 Best Things to Do in American Samoa: The Ultimate List LINK#TTD066).

Land Activity Prices

• Beach access/person – US$0–$10
• Spa treatment/1 hr massage – US$55–$60
• Golf (18 holes) – US$10–$20
• Bike rental/day – US$0–$20
• Guided sightseeing tour/4–6 hrs per person – US$100–$360
• Taxi day tour/person – US$20–$40 per hour
• Umu experience/person – US$60–$120
• Museum entry – Free

Water Activity Prices

• Snorkel gear hire/hour – US$10
• Kayak hire/hour – US$10-$15
• SUP hire/hour – US$20
• Waterbike hire/day - US$50
• Snorkelling tour + beach day pass - US$130-$135
• Private boat charter (fishing, scuba, snorkelling, etc.) - US$1,200-$1,400
• Scuba gear hire - US$40

Note: American Samoa has a more limited range of organised tour operators compared to other Pacific destinations. Many activities are arranged through accommodation providers or involve direct negotiation with local guides and boat operators. Prices are generally lower than other Pacific island destinations, reflecting the territory's focus on authentic local experiences rather than commercial tourism infrastructure.

Free Activities

A trip to American Samoa also has plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy free of charge! For activities that you can enjoy for 100% free, check out the 50 Free & Cheap Things to Do in American Samoa!

With road transport, from convenient car rentals to wacky buses to travelling between islands by flight or on the ferry, there are many ways to get around American Samoa. Discover all of your transport options in the American Samoa Transport Guide: 15 Best Ways to Get Around American Samoa.

Road Transport Prices

• Bicycle rental/day – US$0-$20
• Car rental/day – US$60-$150
• Scooter rental/day – US$16-$58
• Taxi/around Pago Pago – US$7-$20
• Taxi/airport to Tradewinds – US$7-$8
• Taxi/airport to Pago – US$15-$20
• Taxi/airport to Tisa's – US$40
• Bus/aiga bus one-way trip – US$1-$5

Water Transport Prices

• Tutuila – Manu'a ferry/passenger one-way – US$30
• Ofu – Ta'ū alia boat charter – US$300
• Aunu'u – Tutuila alia boat transfer/person – US$5-$10

Air Transport Prices

• Tutuila – Manu'a Islands/round trip – US$260
• Inter-island charter flights/one-way – US$5,000

The cost of transport is included in each of our guides to specific transportation methods, such as The Cost of Renting a Car in American Samoa: Full Car Rental Cost Breakdown, so have a look at the links above.

And for those miscellaneous costs, including phones, WiFi, credit card transaction fees, laundry services and toiletries, here are a few approximate costs that may or may not apply to your holiday.

Phone and Internet Prices

• WiFi Voucher/day or 2 hrs – US$5
• SIM Card - US$5
• Data bundles - US$2-$45
• Portable modem + 25 Gb – US$30

Overseas Bank Card Fee

• Overseas card transaction fee – 3-5%
• ATM overseas card withdrawal fee – US$5-$10

Laundry

• Hotel wash or tumble dry/machine– US$2
• Hotel detergent: US$2.75
• Laundromat/machine – US$1.75-$2

The Cost of Personal Care & Toiletries

• 4-pack toothpaste – US$14
• 26-pack sanitary towels – US$14
• Spray deodorant – US$6
• Band aids – US$5
• Pain reliever (Aleve 50 caplets) – US$19
• 8.8 oz (250 g) insect repellent – US$22
• Insect repellent coils (pack) – US$3.85-$16