Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burkina Faso 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

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Burkina Faso.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
VC
4.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BF
$224
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso 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

BF
84.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
VC
1.3t

Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.1
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BF
7.8%
VC
7.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
VC
$17,900

Burkina Faso generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
VC
12.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.

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?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF VC
Population 21,935,389 100,969
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +226 +1784
Time zones 1 1