Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Considering a move from American Samoa to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from American Samoa to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
VC
51.3

American Samoa performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
VC
34.6%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
VC
1.3t

American Samoa performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
VC
76.2%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
VC
18.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
VC
$12,562

American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
VC
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
VC
10.2

American Samoa performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

From major Saint Vincent and the Grenadines cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 51.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to American Samoa?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS VC
Population 46,029 99,924
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +1784
Time zones 1 1