Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Living there in 2020
56 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Antigua and Barbuda live in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Top countries of origin for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
VC
4.8

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
VC
9.4

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
VC
1.3t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
VC
7.9%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
VC
$17,900

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
VC
12.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines without a visa.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

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

Both Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG VC
Population 100,335 100,969
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +1784
Time zones 1 1