Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Aruba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Aruba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Aruba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Aruba performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Aruba generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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 holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: 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?
With 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Aruba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
