Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
VC
4.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
VC
9.4

Austria 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

AT
17.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
VC
1.3t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
VC
7.9%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
VC
$17,900

Austria 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

AT
82.3 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
VC
12.9

Austria 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 Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Austria 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 Austria

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Austria 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Austria 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 0.9 in Austria.

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

Austria 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 55.1 in Austria. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT VC
Population 8,913,088 100,969
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +43 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112