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Vailima
City in Tuamasaga, Samoa
Overview
Vailima is a tranquil village set in the hills just outside Apia, famed as the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson. Its lush landscape, historic attractions, and close-knit community offer an authentic Samoan experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Samoa
District
Tuamasaga
Population
1,462
Time Zone
Pacific/Apia
Coordinates
-13.86°, -171.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
53
Monthly Cost
$1,125
Local Cost
$600
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
70
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
23.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1855 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
197 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
FGI
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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